Chandragad
Chandragad Fort / Dhavalgad Fort ( Marathi: चंद्रगड किल्ला ) is a fort located 89km from Mumbai, in Raigad district, of Maharashtra. This fort was an important fort in Kolhapur district as a watch over for the Varandha Ghattrade routes from Bhor to coastal ports. The fort is surrounded by forest and hill slopes.
| Chandragad Fort | |
|---|---|
चंद्रगड किल्ला | |
| Part of Sahyadri Hill Range | |
| Raigad district, Maharashtra | |
  Chandragad Fort  Chandragad Fort | |
| Coordinates | 18°00′03.9″N 73°37′10.0″E |
| Type | Hill fort |
| Height | 2337 Mt. |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Government of India |
| Controlled by |  Maratha (1656-1765) United Kingdom
 India (1947-) |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Stone |
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History
The fort is close to the Krishna river valley.[1] The fort was captured By Shivaji Maharaj from Chandrarao More on 15 January 1656 along with Kangori and Rayari. After the death of Sambhaji maharaj this fort was captured by Itkadar Khan Aka Zulfikar khan who was a commander of Aurangzeb.[2]
How to reach
The trek route starts from Village Dhavale. The path passes through the small Shelarwadi hamlet.
Places to see
There are about 14 rock-cut water tanks and few dilapidated building structures on the fort.