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Raigad Fort
hill fort in Maharashtra, India
Gingee
Shivneri Fort
fort in Maharashtra, India
Shaniwar Wada
Royal Palace of Peshwas
Rajgad Fort
Rajgad (literal meaning ruling fort) is a Hill region fort situated in the Pune district of Maharashtra, India. Formerly known as Murumbdev, the fort was the first capital of the Maratha Empire under the rule of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj for almost 26 years, after which the capital was moved to the Raigad Fort. Treasures discovered from an adjacent fort called Torna were used to completely build and fortify the Rajgad Fort.
Sindhudurg Fort
Island fort in Arabian Sea off the coast of Western India
Laxmi Vilas Palace
Palace of Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Pratapgad
Pratapgad is a mountain fort located in Satara district, in the Western Indian state of Maharashtra. The fort is situated 24 kilometres from the Mahabaleshwar hill station. The fort is now a tourist destination.
Panhala Fort
Mediaeval Era Fort in Western Maharashtra
Sinhagad
Sinhagad (also known as the ''Lion's Fort) is an ancient hill fortress located at around 28 kilometres southwest of the city of Pune, India. Previously known as Kondhana'', the fort has been the site of many battles, most notably the Battle of Sinhagad in 1670.
Harihar Fort
fort in Maharashtra, India
Lohagad
Lohagad is one of the many hill forts of Maharashtra state in India. Situated close to the hill station Lonavala and northwest of Pune, Lohagad rises to an elevation of above sea level. The fort is connected to the neighboring Visapur fort by a small range. The fort was under the Lohtamia empire for the majority of the time, with a short period of 5 years under the Mughal Empire.
Kolaba Fort
building in India
Ajinkyatara Fort
Ajinkyatara Fort, also known as the "Fort of the Sapta-Rishi," is a historical hill fort located on Ajinkyatara Mountain, one of the seven mountains surrounding the city of Satara in the Sahyadri Mountains of Maharashtra, India. Situated at an altitude of 3,300 feet, the fort overlooks Satara City and is considered one of the major heritage sites in Maharashtra.
Asheri Fort
fort in India
Visapur Fort
fort in Pune district, Maharashtra, India
Vijaydurg Fort
fort located in Vijaydurg
Achala Fort
fort in Nashik district, Maharashtra
Jaigad Fort
fort in Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India
Sarasgad
Sarasgad fort is situated near village Pali in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. Pali lies about 10 kilometres East of Nagothane along the Nagothane-Khopoli road. This fort height from sea level is 490 meters
Sudhagad
Sudhagad / Bhorapgad is a hill fort situated in Maharashtra, India. It lies about west of Pune, south of Lonavala and east of Pali in Raigad District. The summit is above sea level. The entire area around the fort is declared a Sudhagad wildlife sanctuary.
Ballarpur Fort
ancient fort in India
Rajwada palace
Rajwada, also known as the Holkar Palace or Old Palace, is a historical palace in Indore that was constructed by the Holkars of the Maratha empire around 2 centuries ago. An example of the architecture of the time, the palace is a 7-story structure that is placed near the Krishnapura Chhatri. The structure has gained the attention of tourists due to its size and age.
Vishalgad
Vishalgad (also known as Khelna) is a hill fort located in Bhudargad of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, India. The fort was built by the last Shilahara ruler Bhoja II between 1178 and 1209 CE. In 1216, it was captured by the Yadava ruler Simhana II after the defeat of the Shilahara forces, leading to the annexation of the Shilahara kingdom into the Yadava state.
Tikona
Tikona also known as Vitandgad, is the dominant hill fort in Maval in western India. It is located near Kamshet around 60 km from Pune. The village nearest to the fort is called Tikona-Peth. The 3500 foot high hill is pyramidal in shape and the name Tikona means "triangular".
Ghosalegad Fort
fort in Raigad district, Maharashtra
Thanjavur Maratha Palace
Palace in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
Jhansi Fort
fort of Jhansi
Kothaligad
Kothaligad (also called Kotligad/ Kothligad/Peth) is a small fort (3100 ft) situated to the east of Karjat near Karjat-Murbad Road in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is a famous trek in the Karjat area, because of its small height and easy climbing. It is also known as the Fort of Peth because of its vicinity to Peth village at its base.
New Palace, Kolhapur
palace in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India
Tung Fort
hill fort in Maharashtra, India
Ankai Fort
historic site in western India
Indrai Fort
historic building in Maharashtra, India
Akluj Fort
fort in Solapur, Maharashtra, India
Talagad
Talgad fort is located 18 km south of the Roha town on Roha-Tala-Indapur road. This fort is at an altitude of 1000 feet. This fort is in form of a narrow strip 20 meters in width. This fort is situated on a narrow spur guarded by fortification. This fort served to keep watch on the enemy and the trade route from Maval to the sea ports around. Also this fort was used to keep check on the activity of Sidhhis of Janjira. Ghosalgad fort is also visible from this fort.
Ghangad
Ghangad is a fort situated near 30km from Lonavala-Khandala and 100 km from Pune in Maharashtra state, India. It is an important fort in the Pune district. The fort restoration is done by the Shivaji Trail group with the help of local villagers. Restoration work took place in 2011-12. The fort is at least 300 years old.
Bankot Fort
fort in Maharashtra, India
Galna Fort
building in India
Malegaon Fort
fort in Malegaon, Maharashtra
Sajjangad
thumb|A plaque in Persian language-Sajjangad Fort, Satara-Maharashtra Sajjangad, meaning "Fort of Good People", is located near the city of Satara, India. It is the final resting place of Sant Ramdas in 18th century India (born 1608). His teachings and works written in books such as Dasbodh are read and followed by many people even today in the state of Maharashtra and Sajjangad is a popular place of pilgrimage.
Anjanvel Fort
fort in India
Avchitgad
Avchitgad is a fort located in the Sahyadri ranges of Maharashtra. The fort is situated near Roha in the Raigad district. At the base of this fort is a village called Medha and Padam - Kharapti.
Shri Dev Rameshwar Temple
hindu temple in Maharashtra, India