Pratapgad Fort
प्रतापगड
A hilltop fort built by Shivaji in 1656, where he defeated Afzal Khan in 1659. The fort contains the Bhavani Goddess Temple.
Pratapgad Fort was built by Shivaji, founder of the Maratha Empire, in 1656. It stands on a hilltop at about 1,080 meters and guards the mountain pass leading to the Konkan coast. In 1659, Shivaji met Bijapur general Afzal Khan below the fort and killed him, a turning point in the rise of the Marathas. Inside the fort are the Bhavani Goddess Temple, an equestrian bronze statue of Shivaji, and bastions along the walls. Visitors must climb about 400 steps. The fort is about 24 km from Mahabaleshwar. Admission is free, but the mountain roads are winding.
Opening hours
About 07:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Elphinstone Point
- Lodwick Point
- Bombay Point
- Arthur's Seat
- Mahabaleshwar Main Market
- Venna Lake
- Mahabaleshwar & Panchganga Temples
- Krishnabai Temple