TORNA FORT, , Prachandagad, Pune, 2019 Monsoon Trek, HD, Go Pro Hero7, Cinematic
, Torna Fort, also known as, Prachandagad, is a large fort located in Pune district, in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is historically significant because it was the first fort captured by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1646, at the age of 16, forming the nucleus of the Maratha empire. The hill has an elevation of 1, 403 metres (4, 603 ft) above sea level, making it the highest hillfort in the district. This fort is believed to have been constructed by the Shaiva Panth, followers of the Hindu god Shiva,
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