Mohangad
Mohangad Fort is a ruined hill fort in Pune district, Maharashtra, India, also known as Jaslodgad. It is located at Shirgaon, near Hirdoshi village, on the road between Bhor and Mahad. The fort was described as long deserted in a letter of 1659 from Shivaji Maharaj. The existing remains include rock-cut and dressed stone steps and several rock-cut water cisterns.[1] This fort was rebuilt by Bajiprabhu Deshpande as per instructions from Shivaji Maharaj (after defeating ruler - Bandal on Rohida fort)
| Mohangad Fort | |
|---|---|
| Shirgoan (Bhor) Pune district, Maharashtra | |
 Mohangad (janani durga) | |
  Mohangad Fort | |
| Coordinates | 18°04′39.1″N 73°37′14.8″E |
| Type | Hill fort |
| Height | 1100 meters |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Government of India |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Stone |
References
- Sachin Vidyadhar Joshi (2008–2009), "In search of the fort Mohangad", Bulletin of the Deccan College Research Institute, 68/69: 237–241, JSTOR 42931210
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