Shivneri Fort

Shivneri fort
Junnar, Pune District, Maharashtra
Shivneri fort
Coordinates19°11′56″N 73°51′34″E / 19.1990°N 73.8595°E / 19.1990; 73.8595
TypeFort
Site information
OwnerIndia Government of India
Controlled byYadava dynasty
Delhi Sultanate
Bahmani Sultanate
Ahmadnagar Sultanate
Maratha Kingdom
Mughal Empire
Company Raj (1820–1858)
 Indian Empire (1858–1947)
 Dominion of India (1947–1950)
 Republic of India (1950–present)
Open to
the public
Yes

Shivneri Fort (known as Killa) (Marathi pronunciation: [ʃiʋneɾiː]) is an ancient military fortification located near Junnar in Pune district in Maharashtra, India. It is the birthplace of Shivaji, the founder of Maratha Kingdom.[1]

  1. ^ Gunaji, Milind (2003). Offbeat tracks in Maharashtra. Popular Prakashan. p. 69. ISBN 81-7154-669-2. Retrieved March 13, 2010.