Vasota Fort

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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 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

History

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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.It was mostly used as a prison.

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

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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

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

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "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.