Tung Fort was built by the Adil Shahi dynasty but was captured by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1657.
It is small, and not able to hold more than 200 troops at a time.
As such, it would not have been able to defend itself on its own for a long time.
Tung Fort has an elevation of 1075 m above sea level. The fort is conical and has steep climbs with a very narrow route on the edge of the mountain throughout.
The Dhamale family, one of the Deshmukh from the Maval region, was charged with ensuring the security of Tung Fort.
This fort served as a watchtower in the past because from top of the fort, a lot of area in the Maval region of the Pawana and Mulshi valleys can be seen, and thus, from the top of the fort, a watch on these areas can be kept.
During invasion, it served to provide a temporary distraction for invaders.
Thus, the major forts of Visapur and Lohagad would have time to prepare themselves to meet the invading army.
How To Go:-
Tung Fort is 60 km away from Pune.
Local trains available from Pune to Lonavala.
From the Pune to Tung there are ST (State Transport) buses or local transport are available to Lonavala.
Near By Places To Visit:-Pavna Dam|Tikona Fort
It is small, and not able to hold more than 200 troops at a time.
As such, it would not have been able to defend itself on its own for a long time.
Tung Fort has an elevation of 1075 m above sea level. The fort is conical and has steep climbs with a very narrow route on the edge of the mountain throughout.
The Dhamale family, one of the Deshmukh from the Maval region, was charged with ensuring the security of Tung Fort.
This fort served as a watchtower in the past because from top of the fort, a lot of area in the Maval region of the Pawana and Mulshi valleys can be seen, and thus, from the top of the fort, a watch on these areas can be kept.
During invasion, it served to provide a temporary distraction for invaders.
Thus, the major forts of Visapur and Lohagad would have time to prepare themselves to meet the invading army.
How To Go:-
Tung Fort is 60 km away from Pune.
Local trains available from Pune to Lonavala.
From the Pune to Tung there are ST (State Transport) buses or local transport are available to Lonavala.
Near By Places To Visit:-Pavna Dam|Tikona Fort
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