Shivneri fort is a historical place in Maharashtra, India. It’s famous as the birthplace of chhatrapati shivaji maharaj, the founder of the maratha empire.
Shivneri Fort is situated near Junnar in the Pune district of Maharashtra, India, approximately 90 km northwest of Pune city.
( Historical Significance:
- Birthplace of Shivaji Maharaj:
The fort is renowned as the birthplace of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (1630 CE), the founder of the Maratha Empire.
- Construction:
Built during the Yadava dynasty (11th–13th century), it was later reinforced under the Bahmani Sultanate and the Nizam Shahi rulers of Ahmadnagar.
- Strategic Importance:
Served as a military stronghold due to its strategic hilltop location. The British captured it in 1820 after the fall of the Maratha Empire.
Architecture:
- Hill Fort Design:
Built on a triangular hill at 3,300 feet, featuring seven fortified gates (e.g., Ganesh Darwaja, Pune Darwaja).
- Structures Inside:
- Shivai Devi Temple: Dedicated to the fort's patron goddess.
- Badami Talav: A stepped water reservoir and mosque.
- Ambarkhana: Granaries for storing supplies.
- Statues: Bronze statues of young Shivaji and his mother, Jijabai.
- Birthplace Marker: A carved stone commemorating Shivaji's birth.
- Water Systems: Perennial ponds like Ganga-Jamuna, ensuring year-round water supply.
How to Reach:
- By Road: Accessible via Pune-Junnar Highway (90 km from Pune). Buses and private vehicles available.
- Nearest Railway Station**: Pune (90 km).
- Nearest Airport**: Pune International Airport.
Best Time to Visit:
- Monsoon (June–September):
Lush greenery and waterfalls.
- Winter (October–February): Pleasant weather for exploring.
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