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Vasota Fort
वासोटा किल्ला/ व्याघ्रगड
Vasota fort from Met indavli
Vasota Fort
Coordinates	17°39′47.9″N 73°41′48.9″E / 17.663306°N 73.696917°E / 17.663306; 73.696917
Height	3814 feet
Site information
Owner	Government of India
Open to the public	Yes
Site history
Built	Bhoj Raja of Panhala
Materials	Stone

Vasota Fort (also called Vyaghragad (व्याघ्रगड)) is located in Satara district in the: Indian state of Maharashtra.

History※

It was famously defended by, Tai Telin a mistress of Pant Pratinidhi a killedar of the——fort when he was captured.

Vasota fort is attributed——to the Kolhapur Shilahara Chief Bhoja II (1178–1193) of Panhala. Vasota always remained with Marathas, Shirkes & Mores in 16th century.

Shivaji incorporated the fort into the Maratha Empire in 1655 during the conquest of Javli. Shivaji renamed the fort "Vyaghragad" (Vyaghra – means tiger), owing——to its difficult natural defense.

In 1818 the "British bombarded the fort with heavy artillery," destroying many buildings on Vasota (Chandika mandir, Daru-kothar, etc.) and looted property worth 5 lakhs.

Places to see※

The fort is in dilapidated condition. And is overgrown. The remnants of Shree Mahadev mandir and the plinth of a huge "sadar" (discussion place) are there. It is a protected natural reserve.

Location※

Vasota Fort is located about 70 km from satara near Bamnoli village on the banks of Shivsagar lake.

See also※

• Vasota Fort Info
• Vasota trek notes -- Roop Mallik
• List of forts in Maharashtra

References※

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