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'''Sudhagad''' / Bhorapgad is a [[hill fort]] situated in [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]. It lies about {{convert|53|km|mi}} west of [[Pune]], {{convert|26|km|mi}} south of [[Lonavla]] and {{convert|11|km|mi}} east of [[Pali, Raigad|Pali]] in [[Raigad District]]. The summit is {{convert|620|m|ft}} above sea level.<ref name="trek" /> The entire area around the fort is declared a Sudhagad [[wildlife sanctuary]].
'''Sudhagad''' / Bhorapgad is a [[hill fort]] situated in [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]. It lies about {{convert|53|km|mi}} west of [[Pune]], {{convert|26|km|mi}} south of [[Lonavla]] and {{convert|11|km|mi}} east of [[Pali, Raigad|Pali]] in [[Raigad District]]. The summit is {{convert|620|m|ft}} above sea level.<ref name="trek" /> Tthe entire area around the fort is declared a Sudhagad [[wildlife sanctuary]].
 
 


== History ==
== History ==
The origin of this fort is said to date back to the 2nd century B.C <ref>http://trekshitiz.com/trekshitiz/Ei/Sudhagad-Trek-Hill_forts-Category.html</ref>{{unreliable source?|date=July 2017}} the same age as the [[Thanale Caves]] and Khadsamble caves nearby. It was then called Bhrorapgad <ref>http://raigad.nic.in/DG/1964/his_mediaeval_period.html</ref>(after its presiding deity, Bhoraidevi). In 1436, it was captured by the [[Bahamani]] Sultan. In 1657, the Marathas took over and renamed it "Sudhagad"(''the sweet one''). It was a large fort and Sudhagad was considered by [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj]] as the capital of his kingdom. He surveyed it, but instead chose [[Raigad fort|Raigad]] because of its central location.{{Citation needed|date=January 2009}}
The origin of this fort is said to date back to the 2nd century B.C.,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://trekshitiz.com/trekshitiz/Ei/Sudhagad-Trek-Hill_forts-Category.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191207024007/trekshitiz.com/trekshitiz/Ei/Sudhagad-Trek-Hill_forts-Category.html|archive-date=2019-12-07|url-status=dead|title=Sudhagad}}</ref>{{unreliable source?|date=July 2017}} the same age as the [[Thanale Caves]] and Khadsamble caves nearby. It was then called Bhrorapgad<ref>{{cite web|url=http://raigad.nic.in/DG/1964/his_mediaeval_period.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170823195443/raigad.nic.in/DG/1964/his_mediaeval_period.html|archive-date=2017-08-23|title=History}}</ref> (after its presiding deity, Bhoraidevi). In 1436, it was captured by the [[Bahamani]] Sultan. In 1657, the Marathas took over and renamed it "Sudhagad"(''the sweet one''). It was a large fort and Sudhagad was considered by [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj]] as the capital of his kingdom. He surveyed it, but instead chose [[Raigad fort|Raigad]] because of its central location.{{Citation needed|date=January 2009}}


In the regime of the [[Peshwas]], the ‘Pantsachivas’ of Bhor<ref name="gunaji"/> became the custodians of this fort. After the annexation of princely states in 1950 the fort became patron less. As a result, the fort is in a state of ruins, even though it escaped the wrath of the British.
In the regime of the [[Peshwas]], the ‘Pantsachivas’ of Bhor<ref name="gunaji"/> became the custodians of this fort. After the annexation of princely states in 1950 the fort became patron less. As a result, the fort is in a state of ruins, even though it escaped the wrath of the British.


== Major Features ==
== Major Features ==
The first fort has several ruins of two temples dedicated to [[Lord Shiva]]. However, the temple of Bhoraidevi (its patron goddess) is well maintained temple.<ref name="gunaji" /> On the large plateau at the summit,<ref name="mountain">{{cite book|last=Kohli |first=M.S|title=Mountains of India|publisher=Indus Publishing|year=2004|edition=Illustrated|pages=254|isbn=81-7387-135-3|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=GIs4zv17HHwC&q=sudhagad&pg=PA254|access-date=2009-03-19}}</ref> there are two lakes, a house, a big granary, some tombs, a shrine (Vrindavan) and numerous other ruins, scattered around the fort area.  There are three main gates the largest of which is called the Maha Darwaja.<ref name="gunaji" /> From the top, other forts like [[Sarasgad]], [[Korigad]], [[Ghangad]], Taila-Baila are clearly visible.
The first fort has several ruins of two temples dedicated to [[Lord Shiva]]. However, the temple of Bhoraidevi (its patron goddess) is well maintained temple.<ref name="gunaji" /> On the large plateau at the summit,<ref name="mountain">{{cite book|last=Kohli |first=M.S|title=Mountains of India|publisher=Indus Publishing|year=2004|edition=Illustrated|pages=254|isbn=81-7387-135-3|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=GIs4zv17HHwC&q=sudhagad&pg=PA254|access-date=2009-03-19}}</ref> there are two lakes, a house, a big granary, some tombs, a shrine (Vrindavan) and numerous other ruins, scattered around the fort area.  There are three main gates the largest of which is called the Maha Darwaja.<ref name="gunaji" /> From the top, other forts like [[Sarasgad]], [[Korigad]], [[Ghangad]], Taila-Baila are clearly visible.


==Current use==
==Current use==
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== References ==
== References ==
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* A rendezvous with Sahyadri by Harshal Mahajan
* A rendezvous with Sahyadri by Harshal Mahajan <!-- incomplete citation -->
* 'Sudgagad Darshan', written by Mr. Suresh Potdar
* 'Sudgagad Darshan', written by Mr. Suresh Potdar <!-- incomplete citation -->


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Sudhagad Fort
Part of Lonavala Hill Range
Raigad district, Maharashtra
Sudhagad fort
Sudhagad Fort is located in Maharashtra
Sudhagad Fort
Sudhagad Fort
Coordinates18°32′19.8″N 73°19′13.3″E / 18.538833°N 73.320361°E / 18.538833; 73.320361
TypeHill fort
Height590 m (1935ft)
Site information
OwnerGovernment of India
Controlled by Ahmadnagar (1521–1594)
File:Flag Portugal (1578).svg Portuguese Empire (1594)
 Maratha (1739–1818)
 United Kingdom  India (1947–)
Open to
the public		Yes
ConditionRuins
Site history
In useCapital fort
MaterialsStone

Sudhagad / Bhorapgad is a hill fort situated in Maharashtra, India. It lies about 53 kilometres (33 mi) west of Pune, 26 kilometres (16 mi) south of Lonavla and 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) east of Pali in Raigad District. The summit is 620 metres (2,030 ft) above sea level.[1] The entire area around the fort is declared a Sudhagad wildlife sanctuary.

History

The origin of this fort is said to date back to the 2nd century B.C.,[2][unreliable source?] the same age as the Thanale Caves and Khadsamble caves nearby. It was then called Bhrorapgad[3] (after its presiding deity, Bhoraidevi). In 1436, it was captured by the Bahamani Sultan. In 1657, the Marathas took over and renamed it "Sudhagad"(the sweet one). It was a large fort and Sudhagad was considered by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj as the capital of his kingdom. He surveyed it, but instead chose Raigad because of its central location.[citation needed]

In the regime of the Peshwas, the ‘Pantsachivas’ of Bhor[4] became the custodians of this fort. After the annexation of princely states in 1950 the fort became patron less. As a result, the fort is in a state of ruins, even though it escaped the wrath of the British.

Major Features

The first fort has several ruins of two temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. However, the temple of Bhoraidevi (its patron goddess) is well maintained temple.[4] On the large plateau at the summit,[5] there are two lakes, a house, a big granary, some tombs, a shrine (Vrindavan) and numerous other ruins, scattered around the fort area. There are three main gates the largest of which is called the Maha Darwaja.[4] From the top, other forts like Sarasgad, Korigad, Ghangad, Taila-Baila are clearly visible.

Current use

Sudhagad is a popular trekking destination as it is one of the better preserved forts in Maharashtra. It takes about 1–2 hours to reach the top of the fort. The trekking route from village Thakurwadi is most popular and regularly used. There are no water cisterns on the way. The night halt at the fort in any season can be made at Pantsachiv wada and Bhorai mata Mandir. There are two water ponds on the fort.[1][4] On the slopes of the fort there are trees of pandhri[what language is this?] which are used to make a popular walking stick.[4]

Gallary

  • Entrance of Sudhagad
    Entrance of Sudhagad
  • Shiva Temple on the fort
    Shiva Temple on the fort
  • PantsachivWada in Rains
    PantsachivWada in Rains
  • forest around the fort
    forest around the fort
  • Bhoraidevi temple
    Bhoraidevi temple
  • Entrance of Sudhagad as seen from the higher ramparts of the fort
    Entrance of Sudhagad as seen from the higher ramparts of the fort
  • Secret escape route, Sudhagad fort
    Secret escape route, Sudhagad fort
  • Sudhagad main entrance
    Sudhagad main entrance

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kapadia, Harish (2004). Trek the Sahyadris (Illustrated ed.). Indus Publishing. ISBN 81-7387-151-5. Retrieved 19 March 2009.
  2. ↑ "Sudhagad". Archived from the original on 7 December 2019.
  3. ↑ "History". Archived from the original on 23 August 2017.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Gunaji, Milind (2005). Offbeat Tracks in Maharashtra. Popular Prakashan. pp. 40–41. ISBN 81-7154-669-2. Retrieved 17 March 2009.
  5. ↑ Kohli, M.S (2004). Mountains of India (Illustrated ed.). Indus Publishing. p. 254. ISBN 81-7387-135-3. Retrieved 19 March 2009.
  • A rendezvous with Sahyadri by Harshal Mahajan
  • 'Sudgagad Darshan', written by Mr. Suresh Potdar

18°32′N 73°19′E / 18.54°N 73.32°E / 18.54; 73.32

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