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Panhala
Fort
is
a
historical
fort
located
in
the
Sahyadri
mountain
range
in
the
Indian
state
of
Maharashtra.
It
is
situated
in
the
town
of
Panhala,
about
20
kilometers
northwest
of
Kolhapur.
The
fort
has
a
long
and
rich
history,
with
its
origins
dating
back
to
the
2nd
century
BC.
It
was
originally
built
by
the
Chalukyas,
a
dynasty
that
ruled
over
much
of
western
and
central
India.
The
fort
was
later
captured
by
the
Rashtrakutas
and
the
Marathas,
and
it
served
as
an
important
military
stronghold
for
both
of
these
empires.
Shivaji
Maharaj,
the
famous
Maratha
warrior
and
king,
also
played
a
significant
role
in
the
history
of
the
fort.
He
captured
Panhala
Fort
from
the
Sultanate
of
Bijapur
in
1659
and
made
it
one
of
the
key
forts
in
the
Maratha
Empire.
It
served
as
the
capital
of
the
Maratha
Empire
for
a
brief
period
of
time
during
Shivaji
Maharaj's
reign.
Panhala
Fort
is
known
for
its
impressive
architecture
and
strong
defenses.
It
is
built
on
a
hilltop,
with
walls
that
are
up
to
40
feet
high
and
gates
that
are
adorned
with
intricate
carvings.
The
fort
also
has
a
number
of
temples,
palaces,
and
other
structures
within
its
walls.
It
offers
panoramic
views
of
the
surrounding
landscape
and
is
a
popular
tourist
attraction
for
those
interested
in
the
history
of
India.
