Kamalgad, Hill fort in Satara district, India
Kamalgad is a mountain fort in Maharashtra's Sahyadri range featuring a four-acre plateau ringed by steep rock formations. Natural rock walls create a naturally fortified position at this elevated location.
British forces captured the fort in April 1818 under Major Thatcher's command. It was subsequently used as an execution site for war prisoners.
The name Kattalgad means 'death fort' and reflects its role in local Maharashtra military heritage. This identity has shaped how the place is remembered in the region's defense history.
The trek starts from Tupenwadi village and climbs through rocky terrain to the Kamal machi clearing. The ascent takes about two hours and requires solid footing on uneven paths.
At the summit stands a deep well structure that reveals how prisoners were once treated at this location. This feature marks a dark chapter in the fort's colonial past.
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