Malhargad /Sonori Fort Maharashtra

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Malhargad /Sonori Fort
Maharashtra

 

Malhargad is a hill fort in western India near Saswad, 30 kilometres (19 mi) from Pune. It is also known as Sonori Fort due to the village of Sonori being situated at its base. The fort was named for the god Malhari and was the last fort built by the Marathas, about 1775.


The Sahyadri range to the west of Pune in Velha taluka is split, and the forts Rajgad and Torna are on one branch while Forts Sinhagad, Purandar, Vajragad and Malhargad on the other. This range is known as the Bhuleshwar range which is spread along the East-West direction.


 

History


The fort is believed to be built to keep watch on Dive ghat along the Pune-Saswad route. The fort was built during the period of 1757 to 1760. The fort was built by Bhivrao Yashvant and Krishnaji Madhavrao Panse, a Peshwa Sardar, who was the chief in charge of Tofkhana of the Peshwas. Citations of a visit of Elder Madhavrao Peshwe to the fort are available in historic documents. A palace, belonging to Panse, can be seen in the Sonori village though much of it is in ruins.



GETTING THERE


Maharashtra ST (State Transport) buses available from Pune,

 

ENTRY FEES


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


Places to visit on the ghangad Fort

 

·       Temple of Lord Khandoba

·       Temple of Lord Mahadeva

·       Top of fort, the city of Jejuri and Parvati Hills can be seen

·       The forts of Sinhagad, Purandar, and Vajragad are also visible.



 

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 Malhargad Sonorigad fort.









Location: Kalewadi, Maharashtra 412301, India

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