The fort was probably built by the Bijapur kings in the 17th century. Captured and strengthened by Shivaji, it became a
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Vasai, also called Bassein, lies about 48 kms north of Mumbai just across the Ulhas River. The fort in the old city was the headquarter of the Read more »

Devagiri (Daultabad of the later period), 11kms north-west of Aurangabad, is a famous for its formidable hill fort. The fort is situated on an Read more »

Situated in Chandrapur (old Chanda) district of Maharashtra, all the three forts are of tribal origin. Ballalpur, now known for its Read more »

Gavilgarh has two levels, the outer fort being slightly lower than the inner one. This outer fort has a third wall which covers the Read more »

Tryambak or Brahmagath hill fort, overlooking the holy temple of Tryambakeshwar, The Chakan for is quite old and was occupied by several powers. Read more »

After Shivaji, Sindhudurg passed through the hands of Rajaram-Tarabai, Angres, Peshwa and the Bhosales of Kolhapur. It was briefly captured by Read more »

Mahur village, also called Mahor, is 40 kms north-west of Kinwat town in Handed district in the Marathawada division of Maharashtra. Read more »

Panhala or Panhalgarh, about 19kms north-west of Kolhapur, is possibly the largest and most important fort of the Deccan. Read more »

Balapur is a historical town and has a massively built fort, probably the strongest in Vidarbha and Khandesh regions of Maharashtra. Read more »