Chavand Fort Maharashtra

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Chavand Fort
Maharashtra

Chavand ( Marathi: चावंड किल्ला) is a hill fortress situated 30 km from the modern-day town of Naryangoan in Junnar Taluka of Pune district in Maharashtra, India. The fort, which rises 1,036 meters (3,399 feet) above sea level, is located in the Sahyadri mountain range. The fort was looted and destroyed by the British upon siege. This is one of the forts known as the 'Famous 5'. Chavaand, Hadsar, Shivneri, Jivdhan and Naneghat form the Famous 5 trek. The fort has remnants of construction that are more than 800 years old. Village of Chavandwadi lies at the base of the fort. Under the rule of Shivaji this was known as Prasannagad.


Chamunda Apabhransh Chavanda Jayawari Saptakund Giri To Khuduni Ashmandh Prasannagad Marg created. The famous forts of Naneghat in Junnar taluka are known as Jivananda, Chavand, Hudsar and Shivneri. Of these, Chavand is an agate village on the journey from Junnar city on an hourly journey. Chavand village is situated at the foot of the fort. It is situated around 15 km from Naneghat to Junnar towards Chavand. Mahadevkola is inhabited in Chavand village and surrounding villages.

 


History

 

Chavand is named after Malik Ahmed, who founded the Nizamshahi of Ahmednagar in 1485, which got the forts in the Pune region. In the breaks of the Bahamani empire, he got the North Konkan and the Pune Province.

 

2) The second Burhan Nizam Shah (1590-1594), seventh grandson, was the grandson of Bahadur Shah in Chawandal in 1594.

3) In 1626 ShahajiRaje folded the Nizamshahi to protect Adilshah and Mughals. According to the Chavand mogals were given.

4) May 1672, poet Jairam Pinde says that in the context of the Paranal mountain, Chamundgad, Harishchandragad, Mahishgarh and Adargad fought for the fort of Maharaja Maharaj. Maharaj named him Prasnangad.

5) There are many names in this fort - Chhamand, Chuand, Chavand - are names of Chamunda. Chund - This is the name of Nizamshahi field. Shivaji Maharaj took the plunder of Prasnangad in his hands. He handed over the system of Jond fort to one of his chieftains and turned his front towards Lohagad.



Officers of the fort of Ahmadnagar's Nizam Shahi Malik Ahmed were not bowed down. He fought to defeat them. The forts are - Chavand, Lohgad, Tung, Koari, Tikona, Purandar, Bhorap, Jivdhan, Muranjan, Maholi and Pali. He used all his forts to take possession of it.In the fight against Gulsesh Ibrahimi Adilshah, he was killed by a bullet in the head of Abraham Nizam Shah. Nizamshahi lawyer Mia Manju laid the foundation of a son named Ahmed in Daulatabad jail. At the same time he sent Ibrahim's younger son, Bahadur Shah to Chavandala for captivity. Chandbibi is the Bahadur Shaha, and Miya Manjuna deposes the guardianship of Chandbish on Bahadur Shaha. It has been proved that Nizamshahi has been impounded on the throne.Nizamshahi Sardar Ikhlas Khan sent the governor of Chavand to the governor of Bahadur. The attendant informed that the instructions of Miya Manju would not be obeyed by this order. Ikhlas Khan made the rebel Bahadur Shah. Mia Manjuna called Prince Murad of Akbar for help. Murad came to Ahmednagar fort. Now Mia Manjula was repentant. He appointed Chandbibi as guardian for the protection of Ahmednagar and Chandrabi as state representative. Mia Manju came out of Ahmednagar to invite Adilshah and Qutubshah for help. Chandbibi took the advantage of this and killed Ansarkhan, his master. And the freedom of the Bahadur Shah from Chawand's arrest gave his assurance as Sultan.

 

 

GETTING THERE


Maharashtra ST (State Transport) buses and trains are available all over from Pune and Mumbai Mainly


Pune to Chavand By Bus, From Pune there are ST (State Transport) buses available to reach Junnar. These buses starts from Shivaji nagar from morning 6:30 hourly. After reaching Junnar ST buses, share Rickshaws and Jeeps are available to the base village Chavandwadi.
Pune to Chavand By Train, There are no Trains available to Chavand fort from Pune.
From Mumbai there are S.T Buses available from Kalyan to Junnar. From Junnar S.T buses and share rickshaws are available to Chavandwadi


ENTRY FEES


There is no entry fee to visit the fort, only ID is needed.


Places to visit on the Chavand Fort


  • ·       On the right side, some vaastu is seen after climbing 15-20 steps carved in the pavement, there is a big round in which there is still more space left. But it has a hole at the bottom.
  • ·       There are 2 adjacent towers
  • ·       In the area of 10-15 damaged constructions 7-8 tanks are found.
  • ·       In the northwestern part of the fort you have seven such tank adjacent to each other.
  • ·       In the same part of the fort, there is fairly walled walls and the south is full of gaps. From this we can understand how terrible the fort is. That was why the Bahadur Shah Nizam was kept here.
  • ·       Ruins of a temple can be seen.

  • ·       A cave is very well positioned. After entering the cave, the construction of a 5-foot-high-level building on both sides is visible. The villagers say that this is the gateway of the subway under the gates of this cave. It can be done by roppling here.
  • ·       Next comes to the east of Apan fort. There are no residues in this area.
  • ·       Two bastions.
  • ·       Cham Manda Devi temple, The idols of the temple are ancient and the construction is new.Today the ruins of the old temple are scattered. A broken idol that appears to be a symbol of a sage. It is also an amazing fact that Nandi is found in front of temple of Chamunda Devi. Nandi idol is also found in old relics. This means that there should be some Shivling around somewhere and lost in the era of time.
  • ·       The villagers have tried to build a goddess beside Shramdan as the new temple was built. This lamp is suggesting that there should be a Shiv Temple.
  • ·       The caves in the northeast of the fort. There are many myths about this architecture. The fort is influenced by Satvahan culture.

OPENING/ CLOSING TIMINGS AND DAYS


The fort is open 24 Hrs to general public for all days of the week. One has to show their ID to enter the fort and for foreign nationals, passport is mandatory. It comes under Maharashtra tourism and department also promotes the heritage site. This fort is a must visit place if you are going on a Maharashtra tour.

 

BEST TIME TO VISIT


Any time you can visit Chavand Fort


Accomodation on Chavand Fort

15 to 20 people can live in the basin, while two people in Chamunda's maternity house can suffer terribly. The best way to stay in Chavandwadi.




 Food Facility on Chavand Fort

There is no food at the fort. However, there can be a convenience in Chavand village.



Water Facility on Chavand Fort

There are several cisterns on the fort, which contain twelve drinking water.
Note:
The Images which have been used here are from travelling freaks who have been wandering out there in nature sharing their experiences about how to do If images which are here are by them only, If you have any problem or query please do mail me and also suggestions are welcomed
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