Exploration-The Great Escape, 1660 AD. Maratha History in the Indian Subcontinent




Southern Maharashtra, India

Panhala Fort, Kolhapur


Fort Panhala, also known as Panhalgad, is located in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. It was built by King Bhoja in the 11th century. King Shivaji captured the fort in the 17th century and made significant additions to its fortifications.


The forest trail in the footage is the actual path that took Chattrapati Shivaji to safety of Vishalgadh by breaching the siege of Siddi Jauhar, a General of the Bijapur Army in 1660 AD. The escape is still considered as an impossible feat and proved to be a turning point for the Maratha fortunes in Mughal dominated lower western India.


The fort offers panoramic views of the surrounding area and provides a glimpse into the history of the Maratha dynasty. Visitors can explore the fort's ramparts, gates, water cisterns, and remnants of historical structures. The fort is also known for its association with the Maratha queen Tarabai.



Festung Panhala, Kolhapur

Das Fort Panhala, auch bekannt als Panhalgad, befindet sich im westindischen Bundesstaat Maharashtra. Es wurde von König Bhoja im 11. Jahrhundert erbaut. König Shivaji eroberte das Fort im 17. Jahrhundert und baute die Festungsanlagen erheblich aus.


Der Waldweg im Filmmaterial ist der eigentliche Weg, der Chattrapati Shivaji in die Sicherheit von Vishalgadh führte, indem er die Belagerung von Siddi Jauhar, einem General der Bijapur-Armee im Jahr 1660 n. Chr., durchbrach. Die Flucht gilt immer noch als unmögliches Unterfangen und erwies sich als Wendepunkt für das Maratha-Vermögen im von Moguln dominierten unteren Westen Indiens.


Das Fort bietet einen Panoramablick auf die Umgebung und gibt einen Einblick in die Geschichte der Maratha-Dynastie. Besucher können die Festungsmauern, Tore, Wasserzisternen und Überreste historischer Bauten besichtigen. Das Fort ist auch für seine Verbindung mit der Maratha-Königin Tarabai bekannt.


Panhala, 754 m

16.82°N 74.12°E

Kolhapur, Maharashtra. India.

September 2022  l  Fort Deccan Exploration


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Location: Panhala Fort, Panhala, Maharashtra 416201, India

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