Chavand Fort Maharashtra
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 si...