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Vasota fort is attributed to the Kolhapur Shilahara Chief [[Bhoja II (Shilahara dynasty)|Bhoja II]] (1178–1193) of Panhala.<ref name="urlThe Gazetteers Department - SATARA" /> Vasota always remained with Marathas, Shirkes & Mores in 16th century. | Vasota fort is attributed to the Kolhapur Shilahara Chief [[Bhoja II (Shilahara dynasty)|Bhoja II]] (1178–1193) of Panhala.<ref name="urlThe Gazetteers Department - SATARA" /> Vasota always remained with Marathas, Shirkes & Mores in 16th century. | ||
[[ | [[Shivaji Maharaj]] incorporated the fort into [[Maratha Empire|Swarajya]] in 1655 during the conquest of [[Javli]]. Shivaji Maharaj renamed the fort "Vyaghragad" (Vyaghra – means tiger), owing to its difficult natural defense. | ||
In 1818 the British bombarded the fort with heavy artillery, destroying many buildings on Vasota (Chandika mandir, Daru-kothar, etc.) and looted property worth 5 lakhs. | In 1818 the British bombarded the fort with heavy artillery, destroying many buildings on Vasota (Chandika mandir, Daru-kothar, etc.) and looted property worth 5 lakhs. | ||
==Places to see== | ==Places to see== | ||
The fort is in dilapidated condition and is overgrown. The remnants of Shree Mahadev mandir and the plinth of a huge "sadar" (discussion place) are there.<ref>https://pune365.com/vasota-fort-a-delightful-destination-for-trekkers/</ref> It is a protected natural reserve. | The fort is in dilapidated condition and is overgrown. The remnants of Shree Mahadev mandir and the plinth of a huge "sadar" (discussion place) are there.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pune365.com/vasota-fort-a-delightful-destination-for-trekkers/|title = Vasota Fort: A Delightful Destination for Trekkers|date = 18 November 2018}}</ref> It is a protected natural reserve. | ||
==Location== | ==Location== | ||