Vasota Fort

Vasota Fort (also called Vyaghragad (व्याघ्रगड)) is located in Satara district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.[1]

Vasota Fort/ Vyaghragad
वासोटा किल्ला/ व्याघ्रगड
Vasota fort from Met indavli
Vasota Fort/ Vyaghragad
Coordinates	18°39′48.2″N 73°41′51″E
Height	4267 feet
Site information
Owner	Government of India
Open to the public	Yes
Site history
Built	Bhoj Raja of Panhala
Materials	Stone

History

It was famously defended by Tai Telin a mistress of Pant Pratinidhi a killedar of the fort when he was captured.

Vasota fort is attributed to the Kolhapur Shilahara Chief Bhoja II (1178–1193) of Panhala[1]. Vasota always remained with Marathas, Shirkes & Mores in 16th century.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj incorporated the fort into Swarajya in 1655 during the conquest of Javli. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj 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.

Places to see

The fort is in dilapidated condition and is overgrown. The remnants of Shree Mahadev mandir and the plinth of a huge "sadar" (discussion place) are there[2]. It is a protected natural reserve.

Location

Vasota Fort is located about 70 km from satara near Bamnoli village on the banks of Shivsagar lake.

See also

• Vasota Fort Info
• Vasota trek notes -- Roop Mallik
• List of forts in Maharashtra

References

1. "The Gazetteers Department – SATARA". Archived from the original on 20 April 2008. Retrieved 7 May 2008.
2. https://pune365.com/vasota-fort-a-delightful-destination-for-trekkers/