Prachitgad

Prachitgad
प्रचितगड किल्ला
Part of former Maratha Empire, now Maharashtra
Prachitgad, Shirala Taluka, Sangli District, Maharashtra
Prachitgad प्रचितगड किल्ला is located in Maharashtra
Prachitgad प्रचितगड किल्ला
Prachitgad
प्रचितगड किल्ला
Coordinates17°13′34″N 73°41′30″E / 17.22611°N 73.69167°E / 17.22611; 73.69167
TypeHill fort
Height976m(3200 ft)
Site information
OwnerGovernment of India
Open to
the public
Yes
Site history
Built1404
Built byRana Jakhuray Surve
MaterialsStone, lead
Garrison information
Past
commanders
Rana Jakhuray Surve, Rana Suryarao Surve, Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj, British Government, Chattrapati Shahu Maharaj
OccupantsRana Jakhuray Surve, Rana Suryarao Surve, Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj, British Government, Chattrapati Shahu Maharaj

Prachitgad is a fort in the Sahyadri mountain range in Sangli district of Maharashtra state, India. It covers an area of 5 acres (20,000 m2).[citation needed]