There are nearly 350 forts in Maharashtra, so it is
said that forts are the glory of Maharashtra. Most of these forts are
associated with the great Maratha ruler, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It
is believed that he developed as many as thirteen forts.
Vijaydurg fort is regarded to be the best sea fort developed by
Shivaji. Every fort has temple inside that was a powerful inspiration to
the Maratha fighters. 510 km away from Mumbai is the famous Sindhudurg
and Vijaydurg forts. This twin fort was constructed with the special
guidelines from Shivaji. This fort is famous for its serene
environmental beauty and its historic importance.
Shivner fort is the fort where Shivaji was born. This fort is nearly
about 120 km from Pune. Pratapgad fort reminds the fiery battle fought
between Shivaji and Afzal Khan. One must see the 300-year old fine
architectural fort of Murud - Janjira fort, Lohagad and Visapur Forts,
Harishchandragad Fort, Arnala Fort and Ajinkyatara Fort are ideal for
trekking. Adventure lovers must visit these forts.
Ahmadnagar Fort
Ahmadnagar Fort, which was built in 1490 AD, is located 1 km away east of Ahmadnagar city in Maharashtra. This 500-year old fort is circular in shape and has 18m high wall reinforced with 22 bastions.
Ajinkyatara Fort
Ajinkyatra Fort is in Satara, Maharashtra. The fort is located at Ajinkyatara Mountain, which is 3,300 feet high. As the fort is in the higher altitude, visitors can enjoy a magnificent view of the entire Satara city.
Arnala Fort
Anara Fort is located at Arnala Islands, which is at a distance of 8 miles north of Vasai in Maharashtra. As it is surrounded on all sides by water, Arnala Fort is also known as 'Jaldurg' or 'Janjire Arnala'.
Bassein Fort
Bassein Fort is located at Vasai, about 55 km from Mumbai, Maharashtra. Bahadur Shah, Sultan of Gujarat, built the fort. The main gate of this large fort leads to a small courtyard;
Chakan Fort
Chakan Fort is located at Chakan near Pune in Maharashtra. The last Maratha-British war was fought in this fort. This fort was built keeping in mind that it might become a rare kind of fort in Maharashtra.
Daulatabad Fort
Daulatabad is located at a distance of 13 km from Aurangabad. This fort, which was once known as Devagiri, is a magnificent 12th century fortress standing atop a hill.
Gavilgad Fort
Gavilgad Fort is near Chikhaldara hill station in Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is believed that the fort is 300 years old. Some beautifully carved idols,
Harishchandragad Fort
Harishchandragad Fort is famous for its height, its toughness and the famous 'Konkan Kada'. Harishchandra Temple is known to be the pride of the fort.
Kandhar Fort
Kandhar Fort is at Kandhar town in Nanded district of Maharashtra. The fort is encircled with a ditch full of water. It is believed that Rashtrakuta King Krishna III of Malkhed who styled himself as Kandharpuradhi Swar constructed the fort.
Lohagad Forts
Lohagad and Visapur Forts are situated atop an impressive hill near Malavali, 52 km away from Pune. These forts were built in the 18th century. A 1 km long ridge separates the two forts.
Mumbai Fort
An old British fort was located at north of Colaba, so the area north of Colaba is known as Mumbai Fort. There are a lot of imposing buildings from Mumbai's golden period here.
Murud Janjira
Murud-Janjira is located 60 km away from Alibaug, Maharashtra. This small village is on the top of a hillock. It is believed that the rulers of Ahmednagar constructed the fort in the 15th century.
Narnala Fort
Narnala Fort is located in Akola district in Maharashtra. The fort is still in a good condition. The fort is located amidst forest. The fort is well maintained and is worth giving a shot.
Panhala Fort
Raja Bhoja founded Panhala fort in the late 12th century. This fort is located 18 km northwest of Kolhapur. It has connection with God Parashurama as well.
Pratapgad Fort
Pratapgad Fort is a mountain fort built by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The fort is at a distance of 24 km from the hill station of Mahabaleshwar.
Purandhar Fort
Purandhar Fort is located at a distance of 40 km from Pune. It played an important role in the history of the brave ruler of the Maratha kingdom, Chhatrapati Shivaji. Purandhar was the capital of the Maratha Kingdom,
Raigad Fort
Raigad was the capital of the Marathas under Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Britishers named it 'Gibralter of the East' as the well-fortified structure atop a hill that had repeatedly defied attackers. Shivaji built the fort in the 14th century.
Shivner Fort
Chatrapathi Shivaji was born in Shivneri Fort in 1627. The Fort is located at a distance of around 3 km from Junnar (125 km from Pune). Shahaji, father of Shivaji kept his wife Jijabai in this fort during her pregnancy,
Sidhudurg Fort
Sindhudurg, Shivaji built this ocean fort in 1664 AD on a low rocky 48-acre island off the Malvan coast. Vijaydurg and Sindhudurg are twin forts from the days of Shivaji's time that is a historic place with its serene coastal beauty.
A number of forts dot the landscape of
Maharashtra, India.