Narayangad Fort Maharashtra
Narayangad Fort Maharashtra This fort is based on the flat land near Narayangaon village. Narayangaon fort must have been of a high importance as it was located near to the ancient trade route of Naneghat, Shivneri fort and Junnar market place. The rock cut steps and water tanks indicate that the fort might have been built during the Satvahan era. The area of Narayangaon has come back to limelight due to the installation of Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) at Khodad village. This telescope can be seen while approaching the fort and also from its top. This fort can be easily visited in one day. History The fort is from the Satvahana era and was used as a watch point for the Junnar Paithan route. The fortress is said to have been rebuilt by the first Peshwa Balaji Vishvanath (1714-1720) and given in saranjam or service-grant to Sayaji Povar. In the last Maratha war of 1818 Narayangad is said to have surrendered to the Briti...