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{{Short description|Fort in Maharashtra, India}} | |||
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{{Infobox | {{Infobox military installation | ||
|name = Mangalgad Fort/ Kangori Fort | |name = Mangalgad Fort/ Kangori Fort | ||
|partof =Sahyadri Hill Range | |partof =Sahyadri Hill Range | ||
|location = [[Raigad district]], [[Maharashtra]] | |location = [[Raigad district]], [[Maharashtra]] | ||
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'''Mangalgad''', also known as '''Kangori''', is a fort in [[Maharashtra]] near the village of [[Dudhanewadi]].<ref name="gaz">{{cite book|title=Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Kola'ba and Janjira|publisher=Govt. Central Press|year=1883|volume=11|page=323|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=4bMIAAAAQAAJ&dq=mangalgad&pg=PA323|access-date=2009-07-29}}</ref> Kangori, or Mangalgad Fort, is in the [[Mahad]] sub-division about {{convert|11|mi|spell=in}} east by south from Mahad town. | '''Mangalgad''', also known as '''Kangori''', is a fort in [[Maharashtra]] near the village of [[Dudhanewadi]].<ref name="gaz">{{cite book|title=Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Kola'ba and Janjira|publisher=Govt. Central Press|year=1883|volume=11|page=323|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=4bMIAAAAQAAJ&dq=mangalgad&pg=PA323|access-date=2009-07-29}}</ref> Kangori, or Mangalgad Fort, is in the [[Mahad]] sub-division about {{convert|11|mi|spell=in}} east by south from Mahad town. | ||
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==How to reach== | ==How to reach== | ||
The fort is built on the top of a steep and treeless spur of the [[Sahyadris]], {{convert|2457|ft}} high, and is reached by a narrow and rugged path about two miles long. The fort is {{convert|1485|ft}} from east to west and {{convert|264|ft}} from north to south.<ref name="gaz" /> It takes about 2 hours trekking time to reach the fort from the base village Dudhanewadi.<ref name="trekshitiz">{{cite web |last1=trekshitiz |title=Mangalgad |url=http://trekshitiz.com/marathi/Mangalgad-Trek-M-Alpha.html |website=www.trekshitiz.com |publisher=trekshitiz |access-date=29 April 2020}}</ref> | The fort is built on the top of a steep and treeless spur of the [[Sahyadris]], {{convert|2457|ft}} high, and is reached by a narrow and rugged path about two miles long. The fort is {{convert|1485|ft}} from east to west and {{convert|264|ft}} from north to south.<ref name="gaz" /> It takes about 2 hours trekking time to reach the fort from the base village Dudhanewadi.<ref name="trekshitiz">{{cite web |last1=trekshitiz |title=Mangalgad |url=http://trekshitiz.com/marathi/Mangalgad-Trek-M-Alpha.html |website=www.trekshitiz.com |publisher=trekshitiz |access-date=29 April 2020}}</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Mangalgad was built by Chandrarao More of [[Jawali, Maharashtra|Jawli]]. It was one of seven forts captured by Shivaji in 1648. It was the place of confinement of Chitursing the brother of the Raja of Satara, from 1812 till his death in 1818. In 1817 Cornets Hunter and Morrison, two English officers on the Madras establishment, on their way from Hyderabad to Poona with a small escort were caught at Uruli twenty miles east of Poona, and imprisoned here. Some time after, by Gokhla's orders, they were removed to [[Vasota]] in [[Satara State|Satara]], and, on the destruction of that fort in April 1817, they were restored to freedom. In 1818 Kangori was taken by Colonel Prother, after the fall of [[Raigad fort]].<ref name="gaz" /> | Mangalgad was built by Chandrarao More of [[Jawali, Maharashtra|Jawli]]. It was one of seven forts captured by Shivaji in 1648. It was the place of confinement of Chitursing the brother of the Raja of Satara, from 1812 till his death in 1818. In 1817 Cornets Hunter and Morrison, two English officers on the Madras establishment, on their way from Hyderabad to Poona with a small escort were caught at Uruli twenty miles east of Poona, and imprisoned here. Some time after, by Gokhla's orders, they were removed to [[Vasota]] in [[Satara State|Satara]], and, on the destruction of that fort in April 1817, they were restored to freedom. In 1818 Kangori was taken by Colonel Prother, after the fall of [[Raigad fort]].<ref name="gaz" /> | ||
==Places to see== | ==Places to see== | ||
The buildings and the gateway are in ruins but a part of the rampart remains. Within the rampart is a ruined temple and a rock-cut cistern, but no building of any size or interest. Mangalgad consists of a single temple, called [[Kangori Devi]] Temple, with [[cisterns]] at the top. The [[Wada (house)|wada]] and prison are both in ruins.<ref name="gaz" /> | The buildings and the gateway are in ruins but a part of the rampart remains. Within the rampart is a ruined temple and a rock-cut cistern, but no building of any size or interest. Mangalgad consists of a single temple, called [[Kangori Devi]] Temple, with [[cisterns]] at the top. The [[Wada (house)|wada]] and prison are both in ruins.<ref name="gaz" /> | ||
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* [[Maratha titles]] | * [[Maratha titles]] | ||
* [[Military history of India]] | * [[Military history of India]] | ||
{{Forts in Maharashtra}} | {{Forts in Maharashtra}} | ||
{{MarathaEmpire}} | {{MarathaEmpire}} | ||
[[Category:Buildings and structures of the Maratha Empire]] | [[Category:Buildings and structures of the Maratha Empire]] | ||
[[Category:Forts in Raigad district]] | [[Category:Forts in Raigad district]] | ||
[[Category:Forts in Maharashtra]] | [[Category:Forts in Maharashtra]] | ||
[[Category:16th-century forts in India]] | [[Category:16th-century forts in India]] | ||
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Raigad district]] | [[Category:Tourist attractions in Raigad district]] | ||
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[[Category:Former populated places in India]] | [[Category:Former populated places in India]] | ||
[[Category:Hiking trails in India]] | [[Category:Hiking trails in India]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:00, 2 August 2025
| Mangalgad Fort/ Kangori Fort | |
|---|---|
| Part of Sahyadri Hill Range | |
| Raigad district, Maharashtra | |
 Kangorigad on the Kangorimal | |
  Mangalgad Fort/ Kangori Fort  Mangalgad Fort/ Kangori Fort | |
| Coordinates | 18°03′05.5″N 73°34′45.7″E / 18.051528°N 73.579361°E |
| Type | Hill fort |
| Height | 2475 Ft. |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Government of India |
| Controlled by |  Maratha (1656-1689) Moghul Empire(1689-1690) Maratha (1690-1818) United Kingdom
 India (1947-) |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Stone |
Mangalgad, also known as Kangori, is a fort in Maharashtra near the village of Dudhanewadi.[1] Kangori, or Mangalgad Fort, is in the Mahad sub-division about 11 miles (18 km)* east by south from Mahad town.
How to reach[edit | edit source]
The fort is built on the top of a steep and treeless spur of the Sahyadris, 2,457 feet (749 m) high, and is reached by a narrow and rugged path about two miles long. The fort is 1,485 feet (453 m) from east to west and 264 feet (80 m) from north to south.[1] It takes about 2 hours trekking time to reach the fort from the base village Dudhanewadi.[2]
History[edit | edit source]
Mangalgad was built by Chandrarao More of Jawli. It was one of seven forts captured by Shivaji in 1648. It was the place of confinement of Chitursing the brother of the Raja of Satara, from 1812 till his death in 1818. In 1817 Cornets Hunter and Morrison, two English officers on the Madras establishment, on their way from Hyderabad to Poona with a small escort were caught at Uruli twenty miles east of Poona, and imprisoned here. Some time after, by Gokhla's orders, they were removed to Vasota in Satara, and, on the destruction of that fort in April 1817, they were restored to freedom. In 1818 Kangori was taken by Colonel Prother, after the fall of Raigad fort.[1]
Places to see[edit | edit source]
The buildings and the gateway are in ruins but a part of the rampart remains. Within the rampart is a ruined temple and a rock-cut cistern, but no building of any size or interest. Mangalgad consists of a single temple, called Kangori Devi Temple, with cisterns at the top. The wada and prison are both in ruins.[1]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Kola'ba and Janjira. Vol. 11. Govt. Central Press. 1883. p. 323. Retrieved 29 July 2009.
- ↑ trekshitiz. "Mangalgad". www.trekshitiz.com. trekshitiz. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
See also[edit | edit source]
- List of forts in Maharashtra
- List of forts in India
- Baji Prabhu Deshpande
- Marathi People
- Maratha Navy
- List of Maratha dynasties and states
- Maratha War of Independence
- Battles involving the Maratha Empire
- Maratha Army
- Maratha titles
- Military history of India