Vasota Fort
वासोटा किल्ला/ व्याघ्रगड
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Vasota Fort is located in Maharashtra
Vasota Fort
Vasota Fort
Coordinates17°39′47.9″N 73°41′48.9″E / 17.663306°N 73.696917°E / 17.663306; 73.696917
Height3814 feet
Site information
OwnerIndia Government of India
Open to
the public		Yes
Site history
BuiltBhoj Raja of Panhala
MaterialsStone

Vasota Fort (also called Vyaghragad (व्याघ्रगड)) is located in Satara district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.[1]

History

It was famously defended by Tai Telin a mistress of Pant Pratinidhi a killedar of the fort when he was captured.

Vasota fort is attributed to the Kolhapur Shilahara Chief Bhoja II (1178–1193) of Panhala.[1] Vasota always remained with Marathas, Shirkes & Mores in 16th century.

Shivaji incorporated the fort into the Maratha Empire in 1655 during the conquest of Javli. Shivaji renamed the fort "Vyaghragad" (Vyaghra – means tiger), owing to its difficult natural defense.

In 1818 the British bombarded the fort with heavy artillery, destroying many buildings on Vasota (Chandika mandir, Daru-kothar, etc.) and looted property worth 5 lakhs.

Places to see

The fort is in dilapidated condition and is overgrown. The remnants of Shree Mahadev mandir and the plinth of a huge "sadar" (discussion place) are there.[2] It is a protected natural reserve.

Location

Vasota Fort is located about 70 km from satara near Bamnoli village on the banks of Shivsagar lake.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "The Gazetteers Department – SATARA". Archived from the original on 20 April 2008. Retrieved 7 May 2008.
  2. ↑ "Vasota Fort: A Delightful Destination for Trekkers". 18 November 2018.


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