Friday, July 09, 2010

Shivneri Fort

Shivneri Fort ,birthplace of the great Maratha warrior Shri Shivaji Maharaj,located near Junnar.
Shahaji,the father of Shivaji Maharaj,a general in Adil Sha of Bijapur sultanate put pregnant Jijibai for her security in Shivneri.Shivneri is a hill fortress with steep rocks in the mountain ranges of Sahyadri.Maharaj spent his childhood here.
At the top of the fort we can find temple of Jijibai and Shivaji Mharaj.


 Main Entrance of the Fort
























Birth place of Maharaj



























Statue of Maharaj







Kadelot point is there after Badami Talav,from where they used through those who convicted in various crimes by tying their hands and legs.





























Near temple of Shivaji maharaj at the top a water pond ,'Badami Talav',is there.






























Temple of Jijibai
































Statues of young Shivaji & Jijibai

How To Reach Shivneri fort:
Road : Distance between Pune and Junar is around 120 Km from Junnar it is 3 Km.Distance between kalyan and Junnar is 110 Km.
Rail : Nearest Rail head is Kalyan junction.
Air : Nearest air port is Pune.

1 comment:

Tony B said...

Historically, Shivneri is a significant landmark in the history with the Marathas, being the birthplace of the famous Maratha leader, Chhatrapati Shivaji. Shivneri is an important military fortification when Shivaji spent his youth and took lessons in military training. The view from the top of the fort is breath-taking, and the fort offers respite after a tiring climb. forts near pune

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