Pratapgad fort -:
Pratapgad fort is the pride of Maratha Empire.The ecstatic monument was built in 1656 is known for the battle between one of finest warriors of their time Afzal Khan and Chatrpati Shiwaji maharaja.
Before going we know-:
Pratapgad is located in Satara district.There are two main routes first one is via mahad-poladpur and second is pachagani-Mahableshwar.
pratapgad fort is 210 kilometers from Mumbai.This fort is 23 kilometers away from Mahableshwar and 15 kilometers from Poladpur.
Pratapgad is very popular tourism place in Maharashtra.A day-trip from hill station Mahableshwar.This fort is also famous for tracking.
History -:
The construction of the fort was the responsibility of Shivaji’s Prime Minister, Moropant Trimbak Pingle so that the banks of the Koyna and Nira Rivers and the Par pass could be defended.
The fort was completed in 1656 and the ramparts became the site of the battle between Shivaji and Afzal Khan.
Near by attraction -:
Venna Lake
Panchganga Mandir
Lingmala waterfall
Kates Point
