Vishalgad Fort

Machal, Kohlapur

Vishalgad fort was among the most prominent forts of Shivaji Maharaj. It was one of the important forts of Maratha Empire. It is also known as Khelna or Khilna Fort. Even today, it is among the most popular forts in the Maharashtra. Vishalgad literally means massive fort (Vishal means Massive and Gad means Fort). The name was given by Shivaji Maharaj after capturing it in 1659. This fort is also...

Vishalgad fort was among the most prominent forts of Shivaji Maharaj. It was one of the important forts of Maratha Empire. It is also known as Khelna or Khilna Fort. Even today, it is among the most popular forts in the Maharashtra. Vishalgad literally means massive fort (Vishal means Massive and Gad means Fort). The name was given by Shivaji Maharaj after capturing it in 1659. This fort is also famous for an incident of Ghod Khind Battle.

Contact Person

District Collector
District Collector, Kolhapur

0231-2656006.

collector.kolhapur@]maharashtra.gov.in

Connectivity

Nearest Airport - Pune (230 Km away)

Nearest Railway Station - Kohlapur (76 Km away)

Climate

Min. +14 Degree Celcius

Max. +36 Degree Celcius

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