Bhushangad Fort: Maharashtra, India.

Bhushangad Fort: Maharashtra, India.

Balapur is a hill fort located in the Khatav taluk of the Satara district of Maharashtra.The fort was built by Singhan II (1210 - 1247 CE). The fort was repaired by Shivaji about 1676, and it sustained an attack from Fattesingh Mane in 1805 then camped at Rahimatpur. so it is usually attributed to Shivaji. The shape of the fort is just like oval. The fort rises 600 feet above the surrounding plain. The top of this fort is almost flat. The area of this fort is around 300 square yards. There is a temple of Harinai Devi, which is a form of Goddess Durga, in the premises of the fort. The fort of Bhushangad also includes a temple devoted to Lord Hanuman, also known as Maruti.

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Bhairavgad Fort: Maharashtra, India.

Bhairavgad Fort: Maharashtra, India.

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Bhairavgad Fort is located in Satara district of Maharashtra, India. The fortress is constructed at a height of 1145m. The main attraction of the fort is the dense forest. The top of the fort is created by the geological structure known as a dyke and the final stage on the rock mass is very fascinating. Bhairavgad is to be the only fort built on a dyke, making it a must see wonder for trekkers.This fort has been declared as ‘sanctuary’. There are 2 caves near the fort and one of the caves includes a temple of Lord Bhairavnath. The site has been developed as a tourist destination. Moreover it attracts several trekkers and rock climbers as well. From the fort we can see the dense forests of Koyna  and beautiful view of entire Malshej Ghat.

History of Bhairavgad  Fort:.The fort was built by  Rajas of Panhala and was used by Marathas. It was later captured by British on 23 May 1818. At present. Bhairavgad Fort is maintained by the Government of India.

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Balapur Fort-Maharashtra, India.

Balapur Fort-Maharashtra, India.

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Balapur Fort is located in Akola district of Maharashtra, India. It took 45 years to complete construction on the fort. The Fort is known for the famous Bala Devi Temple, situated on its southern side and for the indo Islamic architectural designs. Balapur Fort is located between two rives junction. While exploring this fort, tourists can find three wells and one mosque.

History of Balapur Fort:  The construction of Balapur Fort was started in 1721 by Mirza Azam Shah, the son of Emperor Aurangzeb and it was completed by Ismaeel Khan, the Nawab of Elichpur in 1757. The fort has very lofty walls and bastions built of the best brickwork of its time. Since Balapur was an important military station during the Mughal period, this fort was constructed keeping in mind about the military position and responsibility. The entire fort is built of bricks and has huge walls along with three gateways, one within the other. For launching missiles, 3 m thick innermost walls have ramparts at different angles. In 1720 the Asaf Jahi of the Hyderabad provenance attacked this fort and ruled till they were thrown out by the British East India Company.  At present, the fort is used by the government to run some of its offices.

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Alang, Madan and Kulang, Forts (also Alangad, Madangad, Kulangad) Forts:- Maharashtra, India.

Alang, Madan and Kulang, (also Alangad, Madangad, Kulangad), the forts situated in Kalasubai range, are the most difficult forts in Nasik District. Dense forest and less population have made these treks difficult.The trek to Alang-Madan-Kulang is considered to be one of the toughest treks in Maharashtra. It tests your stamina, patience and mental toughness. Due to their remote and difficult location the Forts have remained neglected by Gov. of India.


The top of the fort is a huge plateau. On the fort, there are two caves, a small temple and 11 water cisterns. Also, there is very less historical information available about these forts. They were probably ceded to the Peshwa by the Moghals in 1760 and From the Peshwa they passed to the British in 1818. It is said in history of the British records that the Marathas and Mughals occupied these fort and kept as watch towers in the medieval period. Since it height was 4852ft, it was the best place to look out any invaders coming in side this province.