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{{Infobox military installation<br />
|name = '''Patta Fort'''<br />
|native_name = पट्टा किल्ला <br />
|partof = Kalsubai Hill Range<br />
|location = [[Nashik district]], [[Maharashtra]]<br />
|image = [[File:Patta Fort1.jpg|300px]]<br />
|caption = Patta fort from Pattewadi village<br />
|map_type=India Maharashtra<br />
|map_size = 300<br />
|map_caption = Shown within [[Maharashtra]]<br />
|type = Hill fort<br />
|coordinates = {{coord|19|42|26.2|N|73|50|10.6|E}}<br />
|materials = Stone<br />
|height = 4562 Ft.<br />
|used = <br />
|condition = Good condition <br />
|ownership = Government of India<br />
|open_to_public = Yes<br />
}}<br />
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'''Patta Fort''', or '''Patta Killa''', also known as '''Vishramgad''' ( {{lang-mr|पट्टा किल्ला}} ), is a fort situated between [[Nasik]] and [[Ahmadnagar]] in [[Maharashtra]], India. The Indian ruler [[Shivaji]] maharaj once visited and rested there. The residents of Patta Killa are known as ''Pattekar'', meaning "residents of Fort Patta". Patta Fort stands approximately {{convert|1,392|m}} above sea level.<br />
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==History==<br />
The fort was located in the [[Bahmani Sultanate]]. In 1490, when the Bahamani Empire was divided, the fort was taken over by Nizam of [[Ahmednagar]]. In 1627, it was conquered by the [[Mughal Empire|Mughals]]. <br />
In 1671, Moropant Pingale seized the fort, but the Mughals retook it again in 1672. <br />
In 1675, the fort was taken over by [[Moropant Trimbak Pingle|Moropant Pingale.]]<br />
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Patta was once at the border of the Swarajya. [[Shivaji]] arrived at this fort in November 1679 after fleeing the battle at Jalnapur. The [[Mughal army]] trapped him on three sides.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Rana |first1=Bhawan Singh |title=Chhatrapati Shivaji |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=HsBPTc3hcekC&q=jalnapur+battle&pg=PA100 |publisher=Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd. |language=en |date=2005|isbn=9788128808265 }}</ref> Thanks to [[Bahirji Naik]], a spy and military commander, Shivaji was able to reach Patta safely.<br />
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On 11&nbsp;January 1688, the fort was occupied by the Mughul army headed by [[Matabar Khan]]. He appointed Govindsingh of Bhagur as the fort's chief. Peshwas later seized the fort in 1761. In 1818, the fort was conquered by the British army.<ref>{{cite web |title=Subhedar Matabar Khan News – Latest Subhedar Matabar Khan News, Subhedar Matabar Khan Photos and Videos {{!}} Dna India |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/topic/subhedar-matabar-khan/amp |website=www.dnaindia.com}}</ref><br />
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==Places to See==<br />
Patta Fort is straightforward to climb. During the full moon ([[Purnima|Poornima]]), the disciples of Laxmangiri Maharaj gather at these caves. <br />
The 'Ambarkhana' is a large, newly reconstructed hall which can accommodate about 200 visitors for overnight stays. <br />
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A rock-cut cistern exists near Ambarkhana. With villagers' help, the forest department has developed pathways, steps, and a gazebo around the fort. <br />
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Many wind turbines have been erected on the way to Pattewadi, constructed by [[Enercon]]. <br />
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In the ''Bhavarth Ramayana'' written by [[Eknath]], Patta Fort and Aundha Fort are mentioned.{{Clarify|date=June 2017}}<ref>[http://trekshitiz.com/trekshitiz/marathi/Patta-Trek-P-Alpha.html ]{{dead link|date=February 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120828222935/http://trekshitiz.com/trekshitiz/marathi/Patta-Trek-P-Alpha.html|archivedate=August 28, 2012}}</ref><br />
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==Gallery==<br />
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File: Palace View.jpg|Palace on Patta Fort "Ambarkhana"<br />
File:Patta top.jpg|Top of Patta Fort<br />
File: view of Darna dam.jpg|View of Darna valley from Patta Fort<br />
File:Patta1.jpg|Ambarkhana<br />
File:Patta2.jpg|Pattai Devi Temple<br />
File:Patta3.jpg|Trymbak Darwaja<br />
File:Patta4.jpg|Wind turbines on the way<br />
File:WP 20160207 09 32 25 Pro.jpg|Cave on the fort<br />
File:Patta5.jpg|Aundha Fort seen at left from Patta<br />
</gallery><br />
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== References ==<br />
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{{Forts in Maharashtra}}<br />
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[[Category: Buildings and structures of the Maratha Empire]]<br />
[[Category: Forts in Nashik district]]<br />
[[Category:16th-century forts in India]]<br />
[[Category: Buildings and structures in Maharashtra]]</div>2406:B400:D5:2376:B943:8278:7311:9AC4