2022-03-04 Fri

Singhagad is a hill fortress located in the southwest city of Pune, India. Previously known as Kondhana, the fort had witnessed many battles, most notably the Battle of Sinhagad in 1670.

Fort Sinhagad; was built strategically to provide natural protection due to its very steep slope. It was also strategically located at the centre of a string of other Maratha Empire forts such as Raigad Fort, Purandar Fort and Torna Fort. The Singhagad fort was built two thousand years ago; it was seized by Muhammad bin Tughlaq from the Koli king Nag Naik in 1328 AD.

One of the most famous battles on Sinhgad was fought by Tanaji Malusare, general of Shivaji of the Maratha Empire, to recapture the fort in March 1670. Image Courtesy: colnect.com