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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]] incorporated the fort into [[Maratha Empire|Swarajya]] in 1655 during the conquest of [[Javli]]. Shivaji renamed the fort "Vyaghragad" (Vyaghra – means tiger), owing to its difficult natural defense. | [[Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj]] incorporated the fort into [[Maratha Empire|Swarajya]] in 1655 during the conquest of [[Javli]]. Shivaji 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. | ||