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Panhala fort (also known as Panhalgad and Panhalla (literally "the home of serpents")), is located in Panhala, 20 kilometres northwest of Kolhapur in Maharashtra, India.It is strategically located looking over a pass in the Sahyadri mountain range which was a major trade route from Bijapur in the interior of Maharashtra to the coastal areas. [1]
This imposing fort, 20 km northwest of Kolhapur, is built on an outlying spur of the Sahyadris, rising more than 400 m above plain, and is the largest of all the Deccan forts. The strategic importance of Panhala, guarding one of the principal routes through the Western Ghat, can be judged from its long and varied history.
Samangad is a hill fort in Kolhapur District, Maharashtra.It is 2,600 feet (790 m) above sea level. The fort is situated on the oval-shaped top of the hill. The eight-foot-high wall of the fort which encircled the hill top is still intact.
Shivgad Fort ( Marathi: शिवगड किल्ला) is a fort located 89km from Kolhapur, in Kolhapur district, of Maharashtra. This fort was an important fort in Kolhapur district as a watch over for the Phonda ghat trade route from Kolhapur to coastal ports. The fort is surrounded by thick forest and hill slopes.
Gagangad is a fort situated in Gaganbawada tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It was built in 1190. This fort is situated 55 km west of Kolhapur city. There is below Fort Mahadev temple and Gagangiri Maharaj math. This fort is situated at very thick rain forest of Maharashtra's Western Ghats.
Pages in category "Forts in Kolhapur district" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. G. Gagangad; M.
A green canyon near Nashik Karnala Fort in Navi Mumbai Torna Fort in Maharashtra Deccan Traps in Matheran. This is a list of forts in Maharashtra, a state of India. [1] [2]Harshal Fort ()
Mahipalgad Fort (Marathi: महिपालगडा)is a fort located 20 km (12 mi)from Belgaum. It is in the Chandgad taluka of Kolhapur district, of Maharashtra. This fort is an important fort in Kolhapur district. The fort is situated on the mountain ridge close to the line dividing Maharashtra and Karnataka state.