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Kamalgad /Kattalgad Fort Maharashtra

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Kamalgad /Kattalgad Fort Maharashtra Kamalgad (literally lotus fort), also called Bhelanja or Kattalgad (literally death fort) is a square hill fort in Wai Taluka in Maharashtra, India.This fort of 4200 feet is situated in Giridurg Fort. This fort in Mahabaleshwar Dongarange of Satara district is considered to be of medium to trekers. The historic mountains of Mahabaleshwar have embraced many historical castes as arrogant. There seems to be a mountain ranges from the rear of the dharma retention reservoir. This unique water bottle has come up in the mountains surrounded by water. A delightful fort is situated on the south side of the river Krishnaanadi and in the middle of the Wakki river basin. History The builder of the fort is unknown.During Maratha times, Kamalgad, Pandavgad and other forts in the area were administered by a mokasaddar (manager) from Bijapur. Early documents written in now defunct Modi script of the Marathi language refer to the fort...