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	'''Prachitgad''' is a [[fort]] in the [[Western Ghats#Mountains\|Sahyadri mountain range]] in [[Maharashtra]] [[States of India\|state]], [[India]]. It covers an area of {{convert\|5\|acre\|m2}}.{{citation needed\|date=February 2016}}		'''Prachitgad''' is a [[fort]] in the [[Western Ghats#Mountains\|Sahyadri mountain range]] in [[Sangli]] district of [[Maharashtra]] [[States of India\|state]], [[India]]. It covers an area of {{convert\|5\|acre\|m2}}.{{citation needed\|date=February 2016}}

	== Location ==		== Location ==
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	Prachitgad was built by Rana Jakhuray Surve in 1404. It's masonry suggests that it was rebuilt by Rana Suryarao Surve during the [[Deccan sultanates\|Muslim rule]] (16th century).<ref name="Gaz_1885"/> The [[Maratha empire\|Maratha]] king [[Shivaji]] captured the fort in 1660s, and repaired it.<ref>[https://cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/RATNAGIRI/his_english.html Early English and French Settlements], Maharashtra State Gazetteer: Ratnagiri</ref>		Prachitgad was built by Rana Jakhuray Surve in 1404. It's masonry suggests that it was rebuilt by Rana Suryarao Surve during the [[Deccan sultanates\|Muslim rule]] (16th century).<ref name="Gaz_1885"/> The [[Maratha empire\|Maratha]] king [[Shivaji]] captured the fort in 1660s, and repaired it.<ref>[https://cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/RATNAGIRI/his_english.html Early English and French Settlements], Maharashtra State Gazetteer: Ratnagiri</ref>

	RaoRana Shurveer Suryarao (Suryaji) Surve, Maratha noble, who was respected and valued by Chatrapati Shivaji ~~Maharaj~~ despite being his adversary. His divan Shirke betrayed him which led ~~Chatrapati~~ Shivaji ~~Maharaj~~ to win this fort in 1660. The battle was led by Tanaji Malusare with 1000 soldiers. RaoRana Suryajirao Surve had only 150 soldiers as Shirke - divan had purposely intoxicated all soldiers. After surrendering this fort RaoRana Shurveer Suryajirao moved his capital to Sonawade near Shringarpur, due to cowardly winning the battle Shirkes were not allowed to interfere Prachitgad activities. [[~~Chatrapati~~ Sambhaji ~~Maharaj~~]] use to come there to meet RaoRana Shurveer Neelkanthrao surve who shifted his capital from Sonawade to Tulasani near Devrukh . Today Jadhavs and Mhaskes are staying there.{{citation needed\|date=May 2016}}		RaoRana Shurveer Suryarao (Suryaji) Surve, Maratha noble, who was respected and valued by Chatrapati Shivaji despite being his adversary. His divan Shirke betrayed him which led Shivaji to win this fort in 1660. The battle was led by Tanaji Malusare with 1000 soldiers. RaoRana Suryajirao Surve had only 150 soldiers as Shirke - divan had purposely intoxicated all soldiers. After surrendering this fort RaoRana Shurveer Suryajirao moved his capital to Sonawade near Shringarpur, due to cowardly winning the battle Shirkes were not allowed to interfere Prachitgad activities. [[Sambhaji]] use to come there to meet RaoRana Shurveer Neelkanthrao surve who shifted his capital from Sonawade to Tulasani near Devrukh . Today Jadhavs and Mhaskes are staying there.{{citation needed\|date=May 2016}}

	After Chatrapati Sambhaji ~~Maharaj~~, it does not appear in historical records as the site of any notable event until 1817, when it was captured by Chitursingh, the younger brother of the [[Bhonsle#House of Satara\|Raja of Satara]]. On 10 June 1818, the fort was captured by a [[British East India Company]] force led by Colonel Cunningham. By 1862, the fort was in ruins, and had been deserted.<ref name="Gaz_1885">{{cite book \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=mrAAVSOj2hYC&pg=PA544 \|title=Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency \|volume=19 \|year=1885 \|publisher=Government Central Press \|pages=544–545 }}</ref>		After Chatrapati Sambhaji, it does not appear in historical records as the site of any notable event until 1817, when it was captured by Chitursingh, the younger brother of the [[Bhonsle#House of Satara\|Raja of Satara]]. On 10 June 1818, the fort was captured by a [[British East India Company]] force led by Colonel Cunningham. By 1862, the fort was in ruins, and had been deserted.<ref name="Gaz_1885">{{cite book \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=mrAAVSOj2hYC&pg=PA544 \|title=Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency \|volume=19 \|year=1885 \|publisher=Government Central Press \|pages=544–545 }}</ref>

	==Places to visit==		==Places to visit==
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	==Nearest railway stations==		==Nearest railway stations==
	*[[Sangli]]		*[[Sangli railway station]]
	*[[Miraj]] junction		*[[Miraj]] junction
	*[[Sangameshwar]]		*[[Sangameshwar]]
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	==References==		==References==

	{{reflist}}		{{reflist}}

	==See also==		==See also==

	*[[List of forts in Maharashtra]]		*[[List of forts in Maharashtra]]

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{{Short description|Fort in India}}
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{{Infobox military installation
|name = Prachitgad<br> प्रचितगड किल्ला
|partof = former [[Maratha Empire]], now [[Maharashtra]]
|location = [[Shrungarpur]], [[Sangameshwar]], [[Ratnagiri District]], [[Maharashtra]]
|image =
|caption =[[Shri Bhairibhavani Prachitgad Seva Sansthan, Shrungarpur]]
|map_type =India Maharashtra
|coordinates = {{coord|17|13|34|N|73|41|30|E|type:landmark_region:IN|display=inline,title}}
|map_size =200
|map_caption =Shown within [[Maharashtra]]
|type = Hill fort
|code =
|built =1404
|builder =[[Rana Jakhuray Surve]]
|materials = Stone, lead
|height = 976m(3200 ft)
|used =
|demolished =
|condition =
|ownership = [[Government of India]]
|open_to_public = Yes
|controlledby =
|garrison =
|current_commander =
|past_commanders = [[Rana Jakhuray Surve]], [[Rana Suryarao Surve]], [[Chattrapati Shivray]], [[British Government]], [[Chattrapati Shahu]]
|occupants = [[Rana Jakhuray Surve]], [[Rana Suryarao Surve]], [[Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj]], [[British Government]], [[Chattrapati Shahu]]
|battles =
|events =
}}

'''Prachitgad''' is a [[fort]] in the [[Western Ghats#Mountains|Sahyadri mountain range]] in [[Maharashtra]] [[States of India|state]], [[India]]. It covers an area of {{convert|5|acre|m2}}.{{citation needed|date=February 2016}}

== Location ==
It is located at {{coord|17|13|34|N|73|41|30|E|type:landmark_region:IN|display=inline}} on the western edge of [[Chandoli National Park]] in [[Sangli district]] but easiest way to reach is from Ratnagiri district at [[Shringarpur]].It is located on the boundaries of 4 districts Sangli, Kolhapur, Ratnagiri and Satara. It is very remote place to reach from Sangli side due to dense Forrest and mountain terrain. The closest city is [[Sangameshwar]] which is approximately 22 km away. The place is accessible only by foot from Shringarpur near sangmeshwar which is a 5 to 8 hour climb and trek through treacherous terrain or from chandoli dam which is a 14- to 15-hour walk through the forest.

== History ==

Prachitgad was built by Rana Jakhuray Surve in 1404. It's masonry suggests that it was rebuilt by Rana Suryarao Surve during the [[Deccan sultanates|Muslim rule]] (16th century).<ref name="Gaz_1885"/> The [[Maratha empire|Maratha]] king [[Shivaji]] captured the fort in 1660s, and repaired it.<ref>[https://cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/RATNAGIRI/his_english.html Early English and French Settlements], Maharashtra State Gazetteer: Ratnagiri</ref>

RaoRana Shurveer Suryarao (Suryaji) Surve, Maratha noble, who was respected and valued by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj despite being his adversary. His divan Shirke betrayed him which led Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to win this fort in 1660. The battle was led by Tanaji Malusare with 1000 soldiers. RaoRana Suryajirao Surve had only 150 soldiers as Shirke - divan had purposely intoxicated all soldiers. After surrendering this fort RaoRana Shurveer Suryajirao moved his capital to Sonawade near Shringarpur, due to cowardly winning the battle Shirkes were not allowed to interfere Prachitgad activities. [[Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj]] use to come there to meet RaoRana Shurveer Neelkanthrao surve who shifted his capital from Sonawade to Tulasani near Devrukh . Today Jadhavs and Mhaskes are staying there.{{citation needed|date=May 2016}}

After Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, it does not appear in historical records as the site of any notable event until 1817, when it was captured by Chitursingh, the younger brother of the [[Bhonsle#House of Satara|Raja of Satara]]. On 10 June 1818, the fort was captured by a [[British East India Company]] force led by Colonel Cunningham. By 1862, the fort was in ruins, and had been deserted.<ref name="Gaz_1885">{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=mrAAVSOj2hYC&pg=PA544 |title=Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency |volume=19 |year=1885 |publisher=Government Central Press |pages=544–545 }}</ref>

==Places to visit==
*Being in the Chandoli National park Prachitgad is studded with beautiful spots. Two main spots being Sada and Kandhar Doh. Sada is the formation made up of frozen lava. Kanddhar Doh is the water fall on the [[Warana River]].
*There is old Bhairav Bhawani temple at Prachitgad
*Ancient Sun temple called as Kunkeshwar near Sangameshwar

==Nearest towns==
* [[Sangli]]
* [[Ratnagiri]]
* [[Kolhapur]]
* [[Uran Islampur|Islampur]]
* [[Shirala]]

==Nearest railway stations==
*[[Sangli]]
*[[Miraj]] junction
*[[Sangameshwar]]
*[[Ratnagiri]]
*[[Kolhapur]]

==References==

{{reflist}}

==See also==

*[[List of forts in Maharashtra]]

{{Forts in Maharashtra}}

[[Category:Forts in Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Ratnagiri district]]
[[Category:Forts in Ratnagiri district]]