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{{Short description|Fort in Wai, Maharashtra, India}} |
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[[File:Kenjalgad2.jpg|thumb|Lime mixer]] |
[[File:Kenjalgad2.jpg|thumb|Lime mixer]] |
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[[File:Kenjalgad3.jpg|thumb|Water tank]] |
[[File:Kenjalgad3.jpg|thumb|Water tank]] |
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'''Kenjalgad Fort''' |
'''Kenjalgad Fort''' (also called '''Ghera Khelanja Fort''') in [[Wai, Maharashtra]] is a fort {{convert|11|mi|km|spell=in}} north-west of [[Wai, Maharashtra|Wai]]. It is located on the Mandhardev spur of the Mahadev hill range. The fort is visible from quite a long distance as a stone scarp 30–40 feet high rising as a cap on the irregular hill. The fort is rhomboid in shape with 388m long axis and 175m short axis.<ref name="Gazetteers" /> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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This fort is said to have been built by [[ |
This fort is said to have been built by [[Bhoja II (Shilahara dynasty)| Bhoja II]] of [[Panhala]] who flourished in the 12th century. This fort was won by [[Adilshah]] of [[Bijapur]] in 1648. The [[Chhatrapati]] [[Shivaji|Shivaji Maharaj]] had captured all the forts in [[Wai, Maharashtra|Wai]] and [[Bhor]] region but, he was not able to win this fort till 1674. He captured this fort as an amazing movement while he was on a military campaign at [[Chiplun]]. He along with soldiers marched to the Kenjalgad and captured the fort by surprise. The garrison head, Gangaji Vishwasrao Kirdat was killed in the ambush and the fort was captured on 24 April 1674. This fort was captured by [[Aurangzeb]] in 1701. In the subsequent year i.e. 1702 this fort was captured by [[Maratha]] Army infantry leader Pilaji Gole. After the fall of [[Peshwa]] this fort was captured by [[United Kingdom|British]] under the detachment sent by Gen. Pritzler on 26 March 1818.<ref name="Trekshitiz">{{cite web |last1=Trekshitiz |title=Kenjalgad |url=http://trekshitiz.com/trekshitiz/Ei/Kenjalgad-Trek-K-Alpha.html |website=www.trekshitiz.com |access-date=8 December 2019}}</ref> |
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==How to reach== |
==How to reach== |
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The fort can be reached by road from Wai |
The fort can be reached by road from Wai {{convert|25|km|abbr=on}}orfrom [[Bhor]] {{convert|17|km|abbr=on}}. There are mainly two trek routes to the fort. The path starting from the col joining Raireshwar plateau and the Kenjalgad takes about an hour to reach the fort. The nearest route starts from the base village-Ghera Kenjal. It takes about half an hour to reach the top of the fort. The trek path passes through forest area and reaches the southern tip of the hill. This is followed by walking along the eastern side of the scarp. Finally, there are 55 odd nicely carved, rock-cut steps on the eastern side of the fort which lead to the top of the fort. The fort is accessible in all seasons of the year, however in the rainy season, the fort is covered with monsoon clouds. This leads to poor visibility and stormy winds. There is no water available on the trek route or the fort. A night halt can be done in the temple at the base village. |
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==Places to see== |
==Places to see== |
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The fort is very small size plateau. The main entrance was ruined while the fort was dismantled by the [[United Kingdom|British]].There is a small magazine room, with no roof. The Kacheri or Sadar is in ruined form. The idols of Kenjai devi are also seen on the fort. There are two lime mixers with mortar stone in good condition. There were three large and six small water tanks on the fort. After the fort was captured by the British, they blow up the walls of the tanks and let the water drain out of the tanks.<ref>https://cultural.maharashtra.gov. |
The fort is very small size plateau. The main entrance was ruined while the fort was dismantled by the [[United Kingdom|British]]. There is a small magazine room, with no roof. The Kacheri or Sadar is in ruined form. The idols of Kenjai devi are also seen on the fort. There are two lime mixers with mortar stone in good condition. There were three large and six small water tanks on the fort. After the fort was captured by the British, they blow up the walls of the tanks and let the water drain out of the tanks.<ref name="Gazetteers">{{cite book |last1=Govt. of Maharashtra |title=Maharashtra state Gazetteers-Satara District |date=25 December 2006 |publisher=Government of Maharashtra |location=Mumbai |url=https://gazetteers.maharashtra.gov.in/cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/SATARA/home.html |access-date=8 December 2019}}</ref> There are no live spring on the fort. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[List of forts in Maharashtra]] |
*[[List of forts in Maharashtra]] |
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*[[Satara district]] |
*[[Satara district]] |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.tifr.res.in/~roop/Travels/Kenjalgad/ Roop Mallik travel webpage] |
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==References== |
==References== |
Kenjalgad Fort | |
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केंजळगड
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Satara District, Maharashtra, India | |
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Kenjalgad fort from Korle village
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Coordinates | 18°32′9″N 72°54′29″E / 18.53583°N 72.90806°E / 18.53583; 72.90806 |
Type | Hill fort |
Height | 4269 feet |
Site information | |
Owner | ![]() |
Controlled by | Forest Dept. |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Ruins |
Site history | |
Built | Bhoj Raja of Panhala |
Materials | Stone |
Kenjalgad Fort (also called Ghera Khelanja Fort) in Wai, Maharashtra is a fort eleven miles (18 km) north-west of Wai. It is located on the Mandhardev spur of the Mahadev hill range. The fort is visible from quite a long distance as a stone scarp 30–40 feet high rising as a cap on the irregular hill. The fort is rhomboid in shape with 388m long axis and 175m short axis.[1]
This fort is said to have been built by Bhoja IIofPanhala who flourished in the 12th century. This fort was won by AdilshahofBijapur in 1648. The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj had captured all the forts in Wai and Bhor region but, he was not able to win this fort till 1674. He captured this fort as an amazing movement while he was on a military campaign at Chiplun. He along with soldiers marched to the Kenjalgad and captured the fort by surprise. The garrison head, Gangaji Vishwasrao Kirdat was killed in the ambush and the fort was captured on 24 April 1674. This fort was captured by Aurangzeb in 1701. In the subsequent year i.e. 1702 this fort was captured by Maratha Army infantry leader Pilaji Gole. After the fall of Peshwa this fort was captured by British under the detachment sent by Gen. Pritzler on 26 March 1818.[2]
The fort can be reached by road from Wai 25 km (16 mi)or from Bhor 17 km (11 mi). There are mainly two trek routes to the fort. The path starting from the col joining Raireshwar plateau and the Kenjalgad takes about an hour to reach the fort. The nearest route starts from the base village-Ghera Kenjal. It takes about half an hour to reach the top of the fort. The trek path passes through forest area and reaches the southern tip of the hill. This is followed by walking along the eastern side of the scarp. Finally, there are 55 odd nicely carved, rock-cut steps on the eastern side of the fort which lead to the top of the fort. The fort is accessible in all seasons of the year, however in the rainy season, the fort is covered with monsoon clouds. This leads to poor visibility and stormy winds. There is no water available on the trek route or the fort. A night halt can be done in the temple at the base village.
The fort is very small size plateau. The main entrance was ruined while the fort was dismantled by the British. There is a small magazine room, with no roof. The Kacheri or Sadar is in ruined form. The idols of Kenjai devi are also seen on the fort. There are two lime mixers with mortar stone in good condition. There were three large and six small water tanks on the fort. After the fort was captured by the British, they blow up the walls of the tanks and let the water drain out of the tanks.[1] There are no live spring on the fort.
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