Mahipalgad
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TypeHill fort
OwnerGovernment of India
Controlledby
Maratha Confederacy (1739-1818)
United Kingdom
India (1947-)
Maratha Confederacy (1739-1818)
United Kingdom
East India Company (1818-1857)
British Raj (1857-1947)
India (1947-)Opento
thepublicYes
thepublicYes
| Mahipalgad Fort | |
|---|---|
महिपालगड | |
| Part of Sahyadri Hill Range | |
| Kolhapur district, Maharashtra | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Hill fort |
| Owner | Government of India |
| Controlled by | Maratha Confederacy (1739-1818) United Kingdom
India (1947-) |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Location | |
  Mahipalgad Fort Shown within Maharashtra  Mahipalgad Fort Mahipalgad Fort (India) | |
| Coordinates | 15°54′08.9″N 74°23′11.9″E / 15.902472°N 74.386639°E |
| Height | 3,220 ft (980 m) |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Laterite Stone |
Mahipalgad Fort (Marathi: महिपालगडा)is a fort located 20 km (12 mi)from Belgaum. It is in the Chandgad taluka of Kolhapur district, of Maharashtra. This fort is an important fort in Kolhapur district. The fort is situated on the mountain ridge close to the line dividing Maharashtra and Karnataka state. The fort is amidst dense evergreen forest.
The fort is said to be built by Shivaji Maharaj.[1]
How to reach
The nearest town is Belgaum. The base village of the fort is Dewarwadi which is 20 km from Belgaum.[2] There is a good motorbike road up to the fort and requires a drive of 45 minutes from Belgaum. There are good hotels at Belgaum. There are regular buses from belgaum to Dewarwadi.