Rangana Fort/ Prasiddhagad (Marathi: रांगणा किल्ला) is located in the Bhudargad taluka of Kolhapur district. This fort is one of the important forts in the district. This fort is located on the Sahyadri mountain ridge, on the boundary of Sindhudurg and kolhapur district[1]

Rangana Fort
Part of Sahyadri Hill Range
Kolhapur district, Maharashtra
Rangana Fort is located in Maharashtra
Rangana Fort
Rangana Fort
Coordinates16°04′39″N 73°51′03″E / 16.07750°N 73.85083°E / 16.07750; 73.85083
TypeHill fort
Height2,227 ft (679 m)
Site information
OwnerGovernment of India
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionRuins
Site history
MaterialsLaterite Stone
GradeMedium

History

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This fort was built by the King Bhoj-II of the Shilahar dynasty in 12 th century.[2] In 1470 this fort was captured by Md. Gavan of Bahamani dynasty. Later it was under the control of Sawant rulers of Adilshahi dynasty. In 1658 the Rustum Jaman, commander-in chief of Adilshah won it from the Sawants. Jijabai undertook a special drive and captured the fort on 15.8.1666. This fort was under the control of Karvir kings for a longer period until the British took control in 1818.[3] In December 1664 by a series of surprise attacks Shivaji defeated the combined forces of Bijapur and the Desais and captured the Rangna Fort. Lakham Sawant and the Desais fled to Portuguese territory.[4]

Places to see

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There is a pilgrimage ashram of Mouni on the way from Patgaon village. In the year 1676 Shivaji took blessings from the Maharaj before proceeding for the Southern conquest. After walking for few steps there is an old Bhadrakali temple. There are two gates, a large lake and temple of goddess Ranganai devi on the fort.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation. "Rangana Fort(Prasiddhagad)". www.maharashtratourism.gov.in. Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  2. ^ Wikimapia. "Fort Rangana". www.wikimapia.org. Wikimapia. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
  3. ^ a b Trekshitiz. "Rangana". www.trekshitiz.com. Trekshitiz. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
  4. ^ Mhamai, S. K. (1984). Sawants of Wadi: Coastal Politics in 18th and 19th Centuries. Concept Publishing Company.