Patta Fort

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For the weapon, see Pata (sword).


Patta Fort
पट्टा किल्ला
Part of Kalsubai Hill Range
Nashik district, Maharashtra
Patta Fort1.jpg
Patta fort from Pattewadi village
Patta Fort is located in Maharashtra
Patta Fort
Patta Fort
Coordinates19°42′26.2″N 73°50′10.6″E / 19.707278°N 73.836278°E / 19.707278; 73.836278
TypeHill fort
Height4562 Ft.
Site information
OwnerGovernment of India
Open to
the public		Yes
ConditionGood condition
Site history
MaterialsStone

Patta Fort, or Patta Killa, also known as Vishramgad ( Marathi: पट्टा किल्ला ), is a fort situated between Nasik and Ahmadnagar in Maharashtra, India. The Indian ruler Shivaji maharaj once visited and rested there. The residents of Patta Killa are known as Pattekar, meaning "residents of Fort Patta". Patta Fort stands approximately 1,392 metres (4,567 ft) above sea level.

History[edit]

The fort was located in the Bahmani Sultanate. In 1490, when the Bahamani Empire was divided, the fort was taken over by Nizam of Ahmednagar. In 1627, it was conquered by the Mughals. In 1671, Moropant Pingale seized the fort, but the Mughals retook it again in 1672. In 1675, the fort was taken over by Moropant Pingale.

Patta was once at the border of the Swarajya. Shivaji arrived at this fort in November 1679 after fleeing the battle at Jalnapur. The Mughal army trapped him on three sides.[1] Thanks to Bahirji Naik, a spy and military commander, Shivaji was able to reach Patta safely.

On 11 January 1688, the fort was occupied by the Mughul army headed by Matabar Khan. He appointed Govindsingh of Bhagur as the fort's chief. Peshwas later seized the fort in 1761. In 1818, the fort was conquered by the British army.[2]

Places to See[edit]

Patta Fort is straightforward to climb. During the full moon (Poornima), the disciples of Laxmangiri Maharaj gather at these caves. The 'Ambarkhana' is a large, newly reconstructed hall which can accommodate about 200 visitors for overnight stays.

A rock-cut cistern exists near Ambarkhana. With villagers' help, the forest department has developed pathways, steps, and a gazebo around the fort.

Many wind turbines have been erected on the way to Pattewadi, constructed by Enercon.

In the Bhavarth Ramayana written by Eknath, Patta Fort and Aundha Fort are mentioned.[clarification needed][3]

Gallery[edit]

  • Palace on Patta Fort "Ambarkhana"

    Palace on Patta Fort "Ambarkhana"

  • Top of Patta Fort

    Top of Patta Fort

  • View of Darna valley from Patta Fort

    View of Darna valley from Patta Fort

  • Ambarkhana

    Ambarkhana

  • Pattai Devi Temple

    Pattai Devi Temple

  • Trymbak Darwaja

    Trymbak Darwaja

  • Wind turbines on the way

    Wind turbines on the way

  • Cave on the fort

    Cave on the fort

  • Aundha Fort seen at left from Patta

    Aundha Fort seen at left from Patta

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Rana, Bhawan Singh (2005). Chhatrapati Shivaji. Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd. ISBN 9788128808265.
  2. ↑ "Subhedar Matabar Khan News – Latest Subhedar Matabar Khan News, Subhedar Matabar Khan Photos and Videos | Dna India". www.dnaindia.com.
  3. ↑ "Patta, Sahyadri,Shivaji,Trekking,Marathi,Maharastra". Archived from the original on 26 May 2017. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
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