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Chandragad Fort / Dhavalgad Fort is a fort located 182 km from Mumbai, in raigad district, of Maharashtra. This fort was an important fort in raigad district as a watch over for the Varandha Ghattrade routes from Bhor to kokan. The fort is surrounded by forest and hill slopes.
| Chandragad Fort | |
|---|---|
| Part of Sahyadri Hill Range | |
| Raigad district, Maharashtra | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Hill fort |
| Owner | Government of India |
| Controlled by |  Maratha Empire (1656-1765) United Kingdom
 India (1947-) |
Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Location | |
  Chandragad Fort Shown within Maharashtra  Chandragad Fort Chandragad Fort (India) | |
| Coordinates | 18°00′03.9″N 73°37′10.0″E / 18.001083°N 73.619444°E |
| Height | 2337 Mt. |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Stone |
History
editThe fort is close to the Krishna river valley.[1] The fort was captured By Chh.Shivaji Maharaj from Chandrarao More on 15 January 1656 along with Kangori and Rayari. After the death of Chh. Sambhaji maharaj this fort was captured by Itkadar Khan Aka Zulfikar khan who was a commander of Aurangzeb.[2]
How to reach
editThe trek route starts from Village Dhavale which is located in District Raigad ,Taluka Poladpur. Poladpur to Dhavale distance is 20– 25 km. The path passes through the small Shelarwadi hamlet.
Places to see
editThere are about 14 rock-cut water tanks and few dilapidated building structures on the fort and one shivleeng is their.
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ "The Gazetteers Department CHANDRAGAD". Archived from the original on 24 March 2016.
- ↑ "Chandragad(Dhavalgad), Western Ghats, Sahyadri, Adventure, Trekking". trekshitiz.com. Archived from the original on 5 September 2018.