Vairatgad Fort, Military fort in Satara district, India.
Vairatgad Fort is a hilltop fort in Satara district, Maharashtra, India, sitting on a rocky summit at roughly 1,018 meters above sea level. The top of the hill holds old bastions, stone-cut water tanks, and the foundations of a temple.
The fort was built in the 11th century by King Bhoj of the Shilahar Dynasty as a defensive position in the region. It later came under the control of King Shivaji before passing to the British in 1818.
A Hanuman temple sits close to the summit and draws people who come to leave offerings at the small shrine. The temple is an active place of worship, and fresh flowers and incense are often visible around it.
Two paths lead to the fort from the nearby village of Vyajvadi, with the shorter one being noticeably steeper than the longer route. Sturdy footwear and enough water are worth bringing, as there are no supplies available along the way.
A nearby hillock holds stone inscriptions written in a script that has not yet been deciphered, and their origin remains unknown. These markings are separate from the fort itself but are visible close by and add an extra layer of interest to the site.
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