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The Samangad grant, which belongs to the seventh [[Rashtrakuta]] king [[Dantidurga]] or Dantivarma II, bears the date ''sak'' 675 (A.D. 733–54). | The Samangad grant, which belongs to the seventh [[Rashtrakuta]] king [[Dantidurga]] or Dantivarma II, bears the date ''sak'' 675 (A.D. 733–54). | ||
In 1676, the fortifications were considerably improved by [[Shivaji]], subsequent to which it was known as one of the "smallest yet strongest forts" of the great [[Maratha]]s. In 1844, the Samangad garrison rebelled and took over the fort, shutting the gates. But it was stormed by the [[British Raj]] under a General Delamotte and retaken from the rebelling soldiers. The British Raj dismantled the fort and it has been in ruins ever since.<ref name="gaz">{{cite web|url= | In 1676, the fortifications were considerably improved by [[Shivaji]], subsequent to which it was known as one of the "smallest yet strongest forts" of the great [[Maratha]]s. In 1844, the Samangad garrison rebelled and took over the fort, shutting the gates. But it was stormed by the [[British Raj]] under a General Delamotte and retaken from the rebelling soldiers. The British Raj dismantled the fort and it has been in ruins ever since.<ref name="gaz">{{cite web|url=https://cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/KOLHAPUR/places_Samangad.html|title=Kolhapur District Gazette|publisher=Government of Maharashtra|access-date=2022-01-24}}</ref> | ||
This fort is a tomb of famous warrior Shri Prataprao Gujar who fought against the Adil Shahi army of Bahalul Khan with only six soldiers. Stories are told by local from generation to generation. | This fort is a tomb of famous warrior Shri Prataprao Gujar who fought against the Adil Shahi army of Bahalul Khan with only six soldiers. Stories are told by local from generation to generation. | ||