Vishramgad is a fort situated between Nasik and Ahmadnagar in Maharashtra.
This fort was in the Bahmani Sultanate. In 1490 when the Bahamani Empire was torn into pieces, this fort was captured by Nizam of Ahmednagar.
In 1627 this fort was won by Moghuls.In 1671 Moropant Pingale captured this fort but, it was again recaptured by Moghuls in 1672.
In 1675 this fort was captured again by Moropant Pingale. Patta used to be at the border of the Swarajya.
Shivaji Maharaj arrived at this fort in November 1679 after winning Jalnapur, the Mughal army trapped him from three sides.
It was because of the skill of Bahirji Naik (head of the detective department) that Maharaj, was able to reach Patta safely.
On 11 January 1688, this fort was captured by Moghul army headed by Matabarkhan.
He appointed Govindsingh of Bhagur as the chief of the fort.
Later this fort was captured by Peshwas in 1761. Finally in 1818 this fort was won by the British.
Drinking Water available on Fort.
How To Go:-
Nearest Railway station Igatpuri which is on C.Rly.
Take bus for Bhagur from Igatpuri bus station at 7 a.m. and get down at Kadva Colony Naka.
This journey takes approximately one and half-hour. Going further from Kadva Colony we reach at Kadva dam. Going by this way we reach Ninavi village after 45 minutes.
This is best picnic places near Pune.
In 1627 this fort was won by Moghuls.In 1671 Moropant Pingale captured this fort but, it was again recaptured by Moghuls in 1672.
In 1675 this fort was captured again by Moropant Pingale. Patta used to be at the border of the Swarajya.
Shivaji Maharaj arrived at this fort in November 1679 after winning Jalnapur, the Mughal army trapped him from three sides.
It was because of the skill of Bahirji Naik (head of the detective department) that Maharaj, was able to reach Patta safely.
On 11 January 1688, this fort was captured by Moghul army headed by Matabarkhan.
He appointed Govindsingh of Bhagur as the chief of the fort.
Later this fort was captured by Peshwas in 1761. Finally in 1818 this fort was won by the British.
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How To Go:-
Nearest Railway station Igatpuri which is on C.Rly.
Take bus for Bhagur from Igatpuri bus station at 7 a.m. and get down at Kadva Colony Naka.
This journey takes approximately one and half-hour. Going further from Kadva Colony we reach at Kadva dam. Going by this way we reach Ninavi village after 45 minutes.
This is best picnic places near Pune.
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