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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.
Paargad Fort is situated to the south of Kolhapur in Maharashtra state in India, at a distance of around 28;km from Chandgad. One of the major attractions of this fort is its serene environment and lush green surroundings. Apart from this, it is also known for housing a wonderful bronze statue of Chatrapati Shivaji and a temple of Bhagawati ...
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.
The fort is surrounded by trees; it is developed by the government of Maharashtra as a tourist place. Also Maruti temple and Chaloba temple near fort is visited by devotees. A village near fort is Naukud, Hasursasgiri and Chinchewadi which is a rural area. Gun fire weapons at Naukud found and kept near Vithoba temple.
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.
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]
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.