Malhargad is around 35kms from Pune. It is also called as Sonori Fort due to the village Sonori situated at its base.
The fort has been named after the god Malhari
This is the last fort built by the Marathas, 1755 to 1760 AD.
The fort is believed to be built to keep watch on Dive ghat along the Pune-Saswad route.
The fort was built by Bhivrao Yashvant and Krishnaji Madhavrao Panse, a Peshwa Sardar, who was the chief in charge of “Tofkhana” of the Peshwas.
Type : Giri Durg
Distance From : Approximatly 35Km form Pune
District : Pune
No comments:
Post a Comment