Sinhagad Fort.A dramatic hill fort located about 30 km from the city, perched on a cliff in the Bhuleshwar range of the Western Ghats. Visitors either drive most of the way or trek up from the base, then explore ruined gateways, ramparts and view points that look down on valleys, reservoirs and green hills. Simple Maharashtrian food stalls and cool breezes make it a favourite weekend escape for Punekars.
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History & highlights
Sinhagad (earlier Kondhana) has a long military history, but it is most famous for the 1670 night raid by Tanaji Malusare, general of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Tanaji scaled the cliffs in a daring attack to recapture the fort from the Mughals, losing his life in the process; Shivaji is said to have remarked, “Gad ala, pan sinh gela” (“The fort is won, but the lion is gone”), giving the fort its present name. The fort remained strategically important through Maratha and British times, and now stands as a symbol of Maratha bravery and patriotism.
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