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Revision as of 11:06, 23 September 2013 by Sarahj2107 (talk | contribs) (copy edit/clean up added ref, rm possible copyvio, https://sites.google.com/site/kalavantin/ and repetition of content.)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Prabalgad is a fort located between Matheran and Panvel, at an elevation of 2300 feet in the Sahyadri mountains. It was built on a plateau very close to Matheran, but unlike Matheran it does not have a good source of water. It was known as Muranjan until it was taken over and renamed by the Maratha forces under Shivaji's rule. The fort contains a temple to Ganesh and some stone ruins. Its sister fort is Irshalgad.
History
Around 1458 Malik Ahmad, the prime minister of the kingdom of Ahmednagar, took over the fort during his conquest of Konkan. The fort was conquered by Shivaji from Mughals in the year 1658. After establishing himself in the Kalyan-Bhivandi area, Shivaji's forces attacked the fort then governed by Kesar Singh, a Mughal sardar. On seeing the signs of defeat Kesar Singh along with all the women in the fort committed suicide to save themselves from being dishonoured in the hands of enemy. In spite of Kesar Singh's orders, his mother hid herself and her grandchild. Shivaji in an act of kindness made sure the lady and the child were allowed a safe passage out.
In the year 1826 Umaji Naik, a freedom fighter, and his associates are believed to have made this as their home for a brief period of time.
Geographical Location of Fort
Prabalgad lies between Matheran and Panvel and can be seen from the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. The Ulahas River runs to the east of the fort. The Gadhi River, and the Chanderi and Peb forts are to the west. To the south is the Patalganga River, and Manikgad and to the north is the Karnala fort.
References
- Kamal Shrikrishna Gokhale. Chhatrapati Sambhaji. Navakamal Publications.
- ^ Gunaji, Milind (2010). Offbeat Tracks in Maharashtra. Popular Prakashan. pp. 50–52. ISBN 9788179915783.
- Radhey Shyam. The Kingdom of Ahmadnagar. Motilal Banarsidass Publisher. p. 28. ISBN 978-81-208-2651-9.
- ^ Ambika Sharma. "Prabalgad – Glory at its best".
- Murlidhar Balkrishna Deopujari. Shivaji and the Maratha art of war. Vidarbha Samshodhan Mandal. p. 61.
18°58′16″N 73°13′31″E / 18.971193°N 73.225293°E / 18.971193; 73.225293
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