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{{Short description|Historical fort in Udgir city}}{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2017}} | {{Short description|Historical fort in Udgir city}} | ||
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{{Infobox military installation | {{Infobox military installation | ||
|name = Udgir Fort | |name = Udgir Fort | ||
|native_name = | |native_name = | ||
|partof =Udgir, [[Latur district | |partof = Udgir, [[Latur district, Maharashtra]] | ||
|location = Udgir, [[Latur district]], Maharashtra, India | |location = Udgir, [[Latur district]], Maharashtra, India | ||
|image = Udgir Fort.jpg | |image = Udgir Fort.jpg | ||
|image_size = 260px | |image_size = 260px | ||
|caption = | |caption = | ||
|map_type = India Maharashtra | |map_type = India Maharashtra | ||
|map_size = | |map_size = | ||
|map_alt = | |map_alt = | ||
|map_caption = | |map_caption = | ||
|type = Fort | |type = Fort | ||
|coordinates = {{coord|18. | |coordinates = {{coord|18.4028|77.1178|type:landmark|display=inline,title}} | ||
|code = | |code = | ||
|built = | |built = 12th Century | ||
|builder = | |builder = [[Peshwas]] | ||
|materials = | |materials = | ||
|height = | |height = {{convert|2100|m|ft}} | ||
|used = | |used = | ||
|demolished = | |demolished = | ||
|condition = Ruins | |condition = Ruins | ||
|ownership = [[Government of Maharashtra]] | |ownership = [[Government of Maharashtra]] | ||
|open_to_public = Yes | |open_to_public = Yes | ||
|controlledby = [[Government of Maharashtra]] | |controlledby = [[Government of Maharashtra]] | ||
|garrison = | |garrison = | ||
|current_commander = | |current_commander = [[Sadashivrao Bhau]] | ||
|occupants = | |||
|occupants = | |battles = [[Battle of Udgir]] (1760) | ||
|battles = [[Battle of Udgir]] (1760) | |events = | ||
|events = | |image2 = | ||
|image2 = | |caption2 = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
'''Udgir Fort''' in the [[Udgir]] city in [[Latur district | '''Udgir Fort''' in the [[Udgir]] city in [[Latur district, Maharashtra]] of India is a fort built in pre-[[Bahamani]] age, dating from the twelfth century CE. It is famous for the historic [[Battle of Udgir]] of 1760, in which the [[Marathas]], led by [[Sadashivrao Bhau]], defeated the Nizam, and after which the Treaty of Udgir was signed. The fort is named after the Hindu Saint Udaygiri Rishi.<ref name="GoM">{{Cite web|url=https://latur.gov.in/en/tourist-place/udagir-fort/|title=Udgir Fort|publisher=Government of Maharashtra}}</ref> | ||
Scattered throughout the surrounding hills, there are a number of old military observation points and rest houses, built from an unusual white clay. However, all have long since fallen into disrepair. Udgir Fort may also feature a deep tunnel that connects it to the forts of Bhalki and | Scattered throughout the surrounding hills, there are a number of old military observation points and rest houses, built from an unusual white clay. However, all have long since fallen into disrepair. Udgir Fort may also feature a deep tunnel that connects it to the forts of Bhalki and Bidar.<ref name="MT">{{Cite web|url=https://www.maharashtratourism.gov.in/-/udgir-fort|title=About Udgir Fort|publisher=Maharashtra Tourism}}</ref> | ||
The fort is bounded by a {{convert|40|feet|m|adj=mid|-deep}} trench, and contains several palaces, as well as the [[Samadhi]] of Udaygir Maharaj, which is {{convert|60|feet|m}} under the normal ground level. It has some rare inscriptions written in Arabic and Persian which testify to the promotion of knowledge and culture by the local Muslim rulers over the centuries.<ref name="MT" /> | The fort is bounded by a {{convert|40|feet|m|adj=mid|-deep}} trench, and contains several palaces, as well as the [[Samadhi]] of Udaygir Maharaj, which is {{convert|60|feet|m}} under the normal ground level. It has some rare inscriptions written in Arabic and Persian which testify to the promotion of knowledge and culture by the local Muslim rulers over the centuries.<ref name="MT" /> | ||
The fort served as a military base of Marathas so as to maintain pressure on the Nijam. The fort was under the control of Marathas | The fort served as a military base of Marathas so as to maintain pressure on the Nijam. The fort was under the control of Marathas until 1818 and later on, it shifted towards Nizam from the British. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 07:58, 7 November 2022
| Udgir Fort | |
|---|---|
| Part of Udgir, Latur district, Maharashtra | |
| Udgir, Latur district, Maharashtra, India | |
 | |
  Udgir Fort | |
| Coordinates | 18°24′10″N 77°07′04″E / 18.4028°N 77.1178°E |
| Type | Fort |
| Height | 2,100 metres (6,900 ft) |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Government of Maharashtra |
| Controlled by | Government of Maharashtra |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Site history | |
| Built | 12th Century |
| Built by | Peshwas |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Udgir (1760) |
| Garrison information | |
| Current commander | Sadashivrao Bhau |
Udgir Fort in the Udgir city in Latur district, Maharashtra of India is a fort built in pre-Bahamani age, dating from the twelfth century CE. It is famous for the historic Battle of Udgir of 1760, in which the Marathas, led by Sadashivrao Bhau, defeated the Nizam, and after which the Treaty of Udgir was signed. The fort is named after the Hindu Saint Udaygiri Rishi.[1]
Scattered throughout the surrounding hills, there are a number of old military observation points and rest houses, built from an unusual white clay. However, all have long since fallen into disrepair. Udgir Fort may also feature a deep tunnel that connects it to the forts of Bhalki and Bidar.[2]
The fort is bounded by a 40-foot-deep (12 m) trench, and contains several palaces, as well as the Samadhi of Udaygir Maharaj, which is 60 feet (18 m) under the normal ground level. It has some rare inscriptions written in Arabic and Persian which testify to the promotion of knowledge and culture by the local Muslim rulers over the centuries.[2]
The fort served as a military base of Marathas so as to maintain pressure on the Nijam. The fort was under the control of Marathas until 1818 and later on, it shifted towards Nizam from the British.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Udgir Fort". Government of Maharashtra.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "About Udgir Fort". Maharashtra Tourism.
External links[edit | edit source]
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