Shivneri Fort-Birth place of Shivaji Maharaj,Junnar,Pune,Maharashtra
Location : Shivneri
,Tal-Junnar,Dist.-Pune,Maharashtra,India.
Shivneri Fort is a historic military fortification located near
Junnar(2km). It is the birthplace of Chhatrapati Shivaji
Raje.
Shivneri Fort is a fort near Junnar which is around 92km from Pune
Shahaji, Chhatrapati
Shivaji's father, was a general in the army of the
Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur.
He was concerned for the safety of his wife Jijabai during her pregnancy as there was constant warfare going on. He therefore moved his family to Shivneri fort. Shivneri Fort at Junnar,pune is a highly defensible location, with steep rocks on four sides and a strongly built citadel.
He was concerned for the safety of his wife Jijabai during her pregnancy as there was constant warfare going on. He therefore moved his family to Shivneri fort. Shivneri Fort at Junnar,pune is a highly defensible location, with steep rocks on four sides and a strongly built citadel.
HOW TO REACH THERE?
Nearest Railway Stations :
Dhanawala Wada - 26 km
Dehu Road - 59
km
Neral - 60
km
Nearest Airport : Lohagao pune airport 94km
To reach on fort Shivneri Fort
first we have to reach Junnar. Distance between Junnar Bus stand and Shivneri
fort is 2 km by road.
Ways to
reach Junnar
1) From Mumbai or Kalyan one can reach
Junnar via Malshej Ghat or via Khandala Ghat. Route via Malshej Ghat is the
preferable as it takes less time. Buses ply hourly from Kalyan towards Junnar.
Distance from Mumbai is approximately 100 km.
2) From
Pune or Shivaji Nagar one can take buses for Junnar. Buses ply hourly for
Junnar from these bus stands.
3) On
Kalyan – Nagar road there lie two diversions: a) Bangar Phata b) Aale
Phata.
One can also descend at any one
of these diversions and use local transport to reach Junnar city.
Built By :
Shivneri Fort was built under the aegis of Sahaji
Shivneri Fort was built under the aegis of Sahaji
Built In :
Shivneri fort built in period of Satvahan kingdom, used to be their capital.
Shivneri fort built in period of Satvahan kingdom, used to be their capital.
This fort was built between
1170 – 1308 AD in Yadavkalin era.
Best time
to visit :
Any time except summer.
Highlights :
Shivaji
Raje was born at the Shivneri fort on 19 February 1630 and spent his
childhood there.
he got his name SHIVBA here.
Inside the fort is a small temple dedicated to the goddess Shivai Devi, after whom Shivaji was named.
In the fort there are two water springs, called Ganges and Yamuna, which have water throughout the whole year.
He acquired all the skills and training on this fort which he used while establishing Swaraj. He learnt the early lessons of Swaraj on this fort. Shivneri Fort is a highly defensible location.
he got his name SHIVBA here.
Inside the fort is a small temple dedicated to the goddess Shivai Devi, after whom Shivaji was named.
In the fort there are two water springs, called Ganges and Yamuna, which have water throughout the whole year.
He acquired all the skills and training on this fort which he used while establishing Swaraj. He learnt the early lessons of Swaraj on this fort. Shivneri Fort is a highly defensible location.
ABOUT SHIVNERI FORT :
Shivneri Fort is a historic
military fortification located near Junnar. It is the birthplace of Chhatrapati
Shivaji Raje.
Shahaji, Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje father, was a general in the army of
the Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur. He was concerned for the safety of his wife
Jijabai during her pregnancy as there was constant warfare going on.
He therefore moved his family to Shivneri fort. Shivneri is a highly defensible location, with steep rocks on four sides and a strongly built citadel.
He therefore moved his family to Shivneri fort. Shivneri is a highly defensible location, with steep rocks on four sides and a strongly built citadel.
Shivaji was born at the fort on
19 February 1630, and spent his childhood there.he got his name SHIVBA here.
Inside the fort is a small temple dedicated to the goddess Shivai Devi, after
whom Shivaji was named.
There are statues of Jijabai and
young Shivaji. At the centre of the fort is a water pond which is called
'Badami Talav'. To the South of 'Badami Talav' are the statues Jijabai and a
young Shivaji.
In the fort there are two water springs, called Ganges and Yamuna, which have water throughout the whole year. Two kilometers away from this fort there are the Lenyadri caves which is one of Ashtavinayak temple in Maharastra. It has been declared as a protected monument.
In the fort there are two water springs, called Ganges and Yamuna, which have water throughout the whole year. Two kilometers away from this fort there are the Lenyadri caves which is one of Ashtavinayak temple in Maharastra. It has been declared as a protected monument.
Type : Hill Fort
Fort Range : Naneghat
Height above sea
level : 3500 ft
Difficulty
rating : Medium
Base village : Junnar
Appx. time to
reach the top : 2 hrs from the base village
Water
availability : Water cisterns
are available on the fort.
Food : Available at
Junaar. Not on the fort.
Shelter : One can make a
stay on the fort in Shiv Kunj or Ambarkhana.Shiv
Kunj is a suitable option among the two because of water cisterns is available
near it.
HISTORY :
Junnar means "Jirna
Nagar", one of the oldest cities of ancient India. The Shaka dynasty ruled
here. Gautamiputra Satkarni, who was a Satvaahan king, defeated the Shakas to
establish his rule.
The era of Satvaahan is the most glorious one, as many artistic works were carried out during their rule. Junnar became their capital city. This was the golden era of our culture.
Here more than 100 caves were carved out in the mountains surrounding Junnar. The mountain on which fortification was constructed, is well protected by steep scarps, and is the most suitable for constructing caves.
Here 64 caves were carved, and eight inscriptions are found here. After the Satavahanas, the Shivneri for was occupied by the Shilaharas, the Yadavas, the Bahamanis and the Mughals.
In 1599 AD the hill fort was granted to Shivaji's grandfather, Maloji Bhosale and passed down to Shahaji. Though Shivaji was born here, he had to surrender the fort to the Mughals and could not take it back in his lifetime.
The era of Satvaahan is the most glorious one, as many artistic works were carried out during their rule. Junnar became their capital city. This was the golden era of our culture.
Here more than 100 caves were carved out in the mountains surrounding Junnar. The mountain on which fortification was constructed, is well protected by steep scarps, and is the most suitable for constructing caves.
Here 64 caves were carved, and eight inscriptions are found here. After the Satavahanas, the Shivneri for was occupied by the Shilaharas, the Yadavas, the Bahamanis and the Mughals.
In 1599 AD the hill fort was granted to Shivaji's grandfather, Maloji Bhosale and passed down to Shahaji. Though Shivaji was born here, he had to surrender the fort to the Mughals and could not take it back in his lifetime.
Shivaji Maharaj left this fort in
1632 and it went into the hands of Mughals in 1637. In 1650 the local fishermen
refuted against them.
The folks lost to the rulers and were assassinated cruelly on the fort. In 1673 the Marathas raided Junnar, but attempt to capture Shivneri was futile. Shahu Maharaj brought the fort under his control forty years later. Later it was under the control of Peshwas.
The folks lost to the rulers and were assassinated cruelly on the fort. In 1673 the Marathas raided Junnar, but attempt to capture Shivneri was futile. Shahu Maharaj brought the fort under his control forty years later. Later it was under the control of Peshwas.
The Shivneri cluster forts,
comprising Harishchandragad, Junnar, Jivadhan, etc. was very important
strategically, because it controlled the ancient Name Ghat Pass.
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