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Vasota / Vygragad Fort Maharashtra

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Vasota/Vyagragad Fort Maharashtra The Vasota Fort happens to be one of the most important places of historical and architectural importance in Maharashtra that has been boosting tourism in Maharashtra for quite a long time. The Maharashtra tour guides proclaim the Vasota Fort as one of the main tourism attraction that gives an insight into the history and heritage of the Indian state of Maharashtra. The fort is also known as Nandugad and located in the Satara district in the state of Maharashtra. The fort stands near Banmoli in Satar district, which is a really remote area. Here in the earlier times attack from the enemy side was obstructed with army force. The natural surroundings of the fort gave the place a natural protection. This was one of the main reasons why the fort was considered to be a safe abode where the armies could take rest during the reign of Marathas. The natural protective ambience of the fort inspired Shivaji Maharaj to name it as Vyaghragad, vyghra meani...