Tipagad (Gadchiroli)
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TypeHill fort
OwnerGovernment of India
Opento
thepublicYes
thepublicYes
ConditionRuins
| Tipagad Fort | |
|---|---|
| Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Hill fort |
| Owner | Government of India |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Location | |
  Tipagad Fort Shown within Maharashtra | |
| Coordinates | 20°29′04.4″N 80°32′02.2″E / 20.484556°N 80.533944°E |
| Height | 2000 feet |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Stone |
Tipagad is a small fort situated in the Taluka Korchi of Gadchiroli district. The nearest village is Sawargaon which is 100 km from Desaiganj ( Wadsa).
The fort was ruled by the Gond Prince Puram Raja who had a bodyguard of 2000 fighting men, 5 elephants and 25 horses. He held the entire Vairagad Fort country under his control. He was attacked by the King of Chhattisgarh. The Puram Raja won the battle but after an untowards incident, along with the queen were drowned in the lake and the fort became desolate.[1]
