Sinhagad Fort

Sinhagad is a hill fortress located at around 35 km southwest of the city of Pune, India.This fort suggests that the fort could have been built 2000 years ago. Previously known as Kondhana, the fort had been the site of many battles, most notably the Battle of Sinhagad in 1670.^[the fort is situated on a hill about 760 metres above ground and 1,312 metres above mean sea level.There are two gates to enter the fort, the Kalyan Darwaza and Pune Darwaza which are positioned at the south east and north-east ends respectively.One of the most famous battles on Sinhgad was fought by Tanaji Malusare, general of Shivaji of the Maratha Empire in order to recapture the fort on March 1670.There is an anecdote that upon hearing of Tanaji's death, Shivaji expressed his remorse with the words, "Gad aala, pan Sinha gela" - "The Fort is conquered, but the Lion was lost".

According to some, the name Sinhagad predates this event. A bust of Tanaji Malusare was established on the fort in the memory of his contribution to the battle.