Shivgad, Military fort in Kolhapur district, India
Located within the Sahyadri Hill Range, Shivgad Fort rises at 2400 meters elevation, enclosed by dense forests and steep hill slopes.
The fort served as a strategic watchtower for the Phonda ghat trade route from the 16th century until 1818 when the British East India Company gained control.
Ramchandra Pant Amatya, one of eleven feudatories, managed both Shivgad and Gagangad forts, establishing a system of regional administration that lasted until Indian independence.
Visitors can reach the fort through a two-hour trek from Gadgesakhal village, with the base village of Dajipur located 32 kilometers from Radhanagari town.
The fort features intact double-walled fortifications, ancient bastions, and a Sati stone known locally as Ugvai Devi, marking its military and religious significance.
Location: Kolhapur district
GPS coordinates: 16.41300,73.84231
Latest update: May 10, 2025 22:37
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