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 Lohagad Fort




Lohagadh, literally means Iron fort,is an important hill fort used extensively by Chatrapati Shivaji. It has a longhistory and was used by all dynasties who ruled Vidharbha and Maratha kingdoms.The fort is placed at an altitude of more than 1050 meters. This fort issituated on the Sahyadri ranges and divides the Pavna basin and Indrayanibasin.


The fort site is a fine destination for tourist with interests in architecture,archeology and history. The actual date of original fort is not clearly knownbut the known records points out some additional constructions such as a stepwell and big tank during eighteenth century. The ancient fort’s four mammothgates are still intact and are in good condition.

 

 

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