Devgiri Fort: The 8 Wonder of The World
Imagine a fort built to stand strong against enemies and protect everyone inside its walls. Devgiri Fort,This beautiful historic fort stands on a natural rocky hill near Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. But the builders did much more than simply build walls around the hill.” They used the hill, steep rocks, winding paths, massive gates, dark passages and water systems as parts of one large defence plan. An enemy could not simply enter through a gate and walk straight to the top. The route became harder. The passages became narrower. The climb became steeper. And the fort kept presenting new obstacles. If you want to read more such fascinating historical blogs, visit MaharashtraViews.com. Now,…
Pratapgad Fort: Hidden Secrets Every Traveler Should Know
Unlike many forts built to protect kingdoms, Pratapgad Fort earned its place in history through one of the greatest victories of the Maratha Empire. Pratapgad is an eminent hill fort in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra, near Mahabaleshwar. Every year, thousands of visitors come to explore its historic legacy and enjoy the mesmerizing scenery. However, along with the scenic beauty, it is at Pratapgad fort where a historically significant battle has taken place which changed the future of Maratha Empire. As soon as I entered Pratapgad, the refreshing mountain breeze hit me hard along with the air of green valleys and stony forts which brought me right into the 17th…
Bibi Ka Maqbara: A Legendary Story of Love & Legacy
Bibi Ka Maqbara – The Taj of the Deccan “Not all wonders of the world are set on the banks of the Yamuna. Not every exquisite work of art gleams in the heartland of the country. Bibi Ka Maqbara holds a place amongst its own kind, shining peacefully amidst the soul of Maharashtra.” Picture this – you amble through expansive Mughal gardens admiring fountains dancing in the light, birds flutter above you, and a pristine white mausoleum is silhouetted against the backdrop of hazy, faraway hills. You stop, awe struck, and you could almost swear you were before The Taj Mahal. But you aren’t. You are facing the Bibi Ka…
Shivneri Fort: The Birthplace Of The Great Warrior
“What if I told you that Shivneri Fort in witnessed the birth of a king who changed the course of Indian history forever?” A fortress high up above the legendary town of Junnar in Pune district that’s not a simple hill fort. This fort is the holy birthplace of the great Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the great warriors to the dream of the ‘Swarajya’. Each of its stone, gateways and the pathways echoes with a story of valor. When I had planned for a trip to the Shivneri, I was really enthusiastic and expected that it would just another old structure. But, soon after I stepped inside the first gate of…
