Pratapgadh is a large fort located in the Satara District, of Maharashtra, India, 25 kilometres from Mahabaleshwar. This fort stands 900 metres above sea level. This fort was built in 1656 by Moropant Trimbak Pingle under the command of the Maratha rular Shivaji. The fort is best known for the Battle of Pratapgarh between Shivaji and Afzal Khan, fought on November 10, 1659, in which the Marathas successfully defended the fort against Afzal Khan's army. Afzalkhan, brave & formidable sardar of Bijapur during an arranged meeting with Shivaji Maharaj, tried to kill him trecherously but with great alertness Shivaji killed the mighty sardar instead. And in ensuing guerilla war he massacered Afzalkhan's mighty army.
The fort holds a temple dedicated to the goddess Bhavani, Shivaji's chosen deity.
Getting there
By Air : Pune is nearest airport 137 km.
By Rail : Nearest railhead is Wathar 85 kms away.
By Road: 226 km from Mumbai, 22 km from Mahabaleshwar.
By Rail : Nearest railhead is Wathar 85 kms away.
By Road: 226 km from Mumbai, 22 km from Mahabaleshwar.
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