Tikona
fort is a hill fort located near Kamshet [Maval region] in Maharashtra. Height
from sea level is 3500 feet. Not much is known about the history of this fort.
Malik Ahmed Nizamshah of the Nizam dynasty conquered it in 1585 and thus it was
made part of the Nizam territory. In 1657 king Shivaji conquered Tikona along
with the forts of Mahuli, Lohgad, Visapur, Songad, Tala and Karnala. Thus, all
areas of Konkan, which earlier belonged to the Nizam's territory, came under
king Shivaji’s control. This fort was strategically very important to keep a
watch on the entire region of Pawna Mawal. In 1660, Netaji Palkar was assigned
the task of ensuring security of fort Tikona. This fort was surrendered to the
Mughal warrior Kubadkhan, who had attacked the region together with Halalkhan
and others. However, the Marathas later recaptured the fort. In 1682, king
Sambhaji met with Aurangzeb's son Akbar. After this meeting, Akbar was offered
to stay at fort Tikona, however was sent later to Jaitapur since the climate
here didn't suit him. A small battle was fought with the British on Tikona in
year 1818 and the fort was damaged to a great extent. Till date the fort of
Tikona lies in the form of ruins.
The Fort
is easy to climb. It takes less than hour to reach on fort. Water is available
on fort throughout year. Pawna dam water & Tung fort is very visible from
Tikona. Also restoration work has been done on Tikona so it looks more
beautiful now.
Best
time to Visit:
September
to April
What to
see?
Bastian,
Fortification, Caves, Water cisterns.
Water
and Food
Water is
available on the Fort, however there no food is available on fort.
Stay /
Accommodation
There is
place to stay on fort.
Places
around
Tung
Fort, Korigad Fort, Pawna dam, Lohagad & Visapur Fort, Bedse Caves, Ghangad
Fort, Rajmachi, Ghoradeshwar Caves.
Approximate
Distance from Pune
55 Kms
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Panorama View fom Tikona Fort - View of Pawna dam water & Tung fort |
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Tikona Fort
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