Patta Fort
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| Patta Fort | |
|---|---|
पट्टा किल्ला | |
| Part of Kalsubai Hill Range | |
| Nashik district, Maharashtra | |
 Patta fort from Pattewadi village | |
  Patta Fort | |
| Coordinates | 19°42′26.2″N 73°50′10.6″E / 19.707278°N 73.836278°E |
| Type | Hill fort |
| Height | 4562 Ft. |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Government of India |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Good condition |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Stone |
Patta Fort, or Patta Killa, also known as Vishramgad ( Marathi: पट्टा किल्ला ), is a fort situated between Nasik and Ahmadnagar in Maharashtra, India. The Indian ruler Shivaji I once visited and rested there. The residents of Patta Killa are known as Pattekar, meaning "residents of Fort Patta". Patta Fort stands approximately 1,392 metres (4,567 ft) above sea level.
History
[edit]The fort was located in the Bahmani Sultanate. In 1490, when the Bahamani Empire was divided, the fort was taken over by Nizam of Ahmednagar. In 1627, it was conquered by the Mughals. In 1671, Moropant Pingale seized the fort, but the Mughals retook it again in 1672. In 1675, the fort was taken over by Moropant Pingale.
Patta was once at the border of the Swarajya. Shivaji arrived at this fort in November 1679 after fleeing the battle at Jalnapur. The Mughal army trapped him on three sides.[1] Thanks to Bahirji Naik, a spy and military commander, Shivaji was able to reach Patta safely.
On 11 January 1688, the fort was occupied by the Mughul army headed by Matabar Khan. He appointed Govindsingh of Bhagur as the fort's chief. Peshwas later seized the fort in 1761. In 1818, the fort was conquered by the British army.[2]
Places to See
[edit]Patta Fort is straightforward to climb. During the full moon (Poornima), the disciples of Laxmangiri gather at these caves. The 'Ambarkhana' is a large, newly reconstructed hall which can accommodate about 200 visitors for overnight stays. [citation needed]
A rock-cut cistern exists near Ambarkhana. With villagers' help, the forest department has developed pathways, steps, and a gazebo around the fort.[citation needed]
Many wind turbines have been erected on the way to Pattewadi, constructed by Enercon.[citation needed]
In the Bhavarth Ramayana written by Eknath, Patta Fort and Aundha Fort are mentioned.[clarification needed][3]
References
[edit]- ^ Rana, Bhawan Singh (2005). Chhatrapati Shivaji. Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd. ISBN 9788128808265.
- ^ "Subhedar Matabar Khan News – Latest Subhedar Matabar Khan News, Subhedar Matabar Khan Photos and Videos | Dna India". www.dnaindia.com.
- ^ "Patta, Sahyadri,Shivaji,Trekking,Marathi,Maharastra". Archived from the original on 26 May 2017. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
