Forts is the memory of Fighting India. For those who fought evil in a human being and started the freedom fight for India. Forts in Maharashtra are not different than this. Mainly forts in Maharashtra speaks the memory of Maharaj Shivaji Raje Bhosale also called as Great Maratha Warrior. Who have fought for the country and started the first fight against the East India Company. We will discuss few forts here and may get back to others in next hub. So it may be a series on forts and glorious history of Maharashtra.

Situated on a hill rising 800 meters above the surroundings and 30 km away from IT hub of maharashtra Pune. It is dated back to 1428 AD. The latest battle history associated with it is a fight by Tanaji Malusare, for the Maharaj Shivaji Raje in 1670. Other than having a great history, it is a very beautiful natural place. Peoples can go for a one day trip to explore the Sinhgad. I have been there twice and each time it remind me of the great fights Sinhgad seen in his life span.

The first trace about this fort is in 12th century. Raja Bhoj founded it.Situated 18 km from Kolhapur, it have a very long history of battles. IThe port is also known as most favourite port of Maharaj Shivaji Raje. It was built between the 1178-1209 AD. Its also associated with God Parshuram, who is said to be Avtar of Lord Vishnu. The Someshwar Temple in the Panhala Fort is a heritage of the fort. The nature around the Panhala Fort is so much beautiful. This fort is also closely associated with Yadava and Bahamani Kings.