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Prachitgad प्रचितगड किल्ला | |
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Part of former Maratha Empire, now Maharashtra | |
Prachitgad, Shirala Taluka, Sangli District, Maharashtra | |
Coordinates | 17°13′34″N 73°41′30″E / 17.22611°N 73.69167°E |
Type | Hill fort |
Height | 976m(3200 ft) |
Site information | |
Owner | Government of India |
Open to the public | Yes |
Site history | |
Built | 1404 |
Built by | Rana Jakhuray Surve |
Materials | Stone, lead |
Garrison information | |
Past commanders | Rana Jakhuray Surve, Rana Suryarao Surve, Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj, British Government, Chattrapati Shahu Maharaj |
Occupants | Rana 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]