Vasota Fort (also called Vyaghragad (व्याघ्रगड)) is located in Satara district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.[1]
| Vasota Fort | |
|---|---|
वासोटा किल्ला/ व्याघ्रगड | |
 Vasota fort from Met indavli | |
  Vasota Fort | |
| Coordinates | 17°39′47.9″N 73°41′48.9″E / 17.663306°N 73.696917°E |
| Height | 3814 feet |
| Site information | |
| Owner |  Government of India |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Site history | |
| Built | Bhoj Raja of Panhala |
| Materials | Stone |
History edit
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.[citation needed]
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 edit
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 edit
Vasota Fort is located about 70 km from satara near Bamnoli village on the banks of Shivsagar lake.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "The Gazetteers Department – SATARA". Archived from the original on 20 April 2008. Retrieved 7 May 2008.
- ^ "Vasota Fort: A Delightful Destination for Trekkers". 18 November 2018.
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