Sinhagad Fort-:
Sinhagad Fort is previously known as kondhana fort. The fort was also strategically located at the centre of a string of other Maratha Empire fort. which is most visited by the youngsters in the city.
Before going we know -:
Sinhagad Fort is 35 kilometers away from southwest of pune.For public transport, you can take the Pune to Sinhagad Fort bus.
The Sinhagad was strategically built to provide natural protection due to its very steep slopes.
There are two entrance of this fort one is pune darwaja and another one of kalyan darwaja.Height from sea level is around 4320 feet.
History -:
The fort might be 2000 years old.One of the most famous battles on Sinhgad was fought by Tanaji Malusare, general of Chhatrapati Shivaji of the Maratha Empire in order to recapture the fort on March 1670.
Chatrapati Shivaji's right hand man, Tanaji Malusare fought with Mughals to regain the fort. Thus, the 'battle of Sinhagad' happens in 1670 and Tanaji Malsure dies in this battle.
Tanaji Malusare-
He was the leader in the Maratha Empire and played an important role in the battle of Sinhagad. The statue is a memorial to Tanaji Malusare.
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