Malhargad
{ Also Known as Sonori Fort }
Malhargad
is just 35kms from Pune (Katraj). It is also called as Sonori Fort due to the
village Sonori situated at its base. The fort has been named after the god
Malhari and is the last fort built by the Marathas, 1775. It is also known as
"Tarun Killa" (young fort) because it is the latest fort built in
Maharashtra.
The fort
is believed to be built to keep watch on dive ghat along the Pune-Saswad route.
The fort was built during the period of 1757 to 1760. The fort was built by
Bhivrao Yashvant and Krishnaji Madhavrao Panse, a Peshwa Sardar, who was the
chief in charge of “Tofkhana” of the Peshwas. Citations of a visit of Elder
Madhavrao Peshwe to the fort are available in historic documents. A palace,
belonging to Panse, can be seen in the Sonori village though; much of it is in
ruins.
The fort
is in good condition. There are two temples constructed side-by-side: the
smaller is of Lord Khandoba, and the bigger one is of Lord Mahadeva.
I have
been to Malhargad many times. It is very
beautiful and small fort. It takes one
and half hours to reach Malhargad from Pune and less than one hour to see the
entire fort.
Best
time to Visit:
Best
time to visit is from September to December to see greenery around otherwise
one can visit this place in any season.
What to
see?
Fortification,
Water cisterns, Lord Khandoba & Lord Mahadeva Temple,
Water
and Food
There is
no water available on the fort so advice is to carry sufficient water.
Also no
food is available on the fort.
Stay /
Accommodation
There is
no place to stay on fort.
Places
around
Jadhavgad
Fort, Saswad, Dive Ghat, Mastani Lake, Daulatmangal Fort (Bhuleshwar Temple),
Purandar Fort
Approximate
Distance from Pune
Approx.
40 Kms from Pune
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Panorama View - Malhargad Fort |
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Panorama View - Malhargad Fort
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