Kunjargad
| Kunjargad | |
|---|---|
| Part of Balaghat Hill Range | |
| Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Hill fort |
| Owner | Government |
| Controlled by | Maratha Empire (1739-1818) United Kingdom
|
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruined |
| Location | |
Kunjargad Shown within Maharashtra Kunjargad Kunjargad (India) | |
| Coordinates | 19°23′32.5″N 73°51′43.2″E / 19.392361°N 73.862000°E |
| Height | 4200 Ft |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Stone |
Kunjargad Fort or Kombad Fort is a fort located 135 km (84 mi) from Kalyan by way of Khireshwar. The fort is in Akole taluka in Ahmednagar district in Maharashtra. The name of the fort is derived from the word “kunj”, meaning elephant in Sanskrit, due to the fort's resemblance to an elephant.[1]
History
Not much history of the fort is known. Shivaji halted at this fort in 1670.[2]
See also
References
- ^ trekshitiz. "Kunjargad". www.trekshitiz.com. trekshitiz. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- ^ Joshi, Sandesh; Jadhav, Abhijit. "Kunjargad". www.forttrekkers.com. forttrekkers. Retrieved 29 April 2020.