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#TodayInHistory The epic battle of Sinhagad, takes place in 1670, when Tanaji Malusare, and his Maval army capture the fort from the Mughals, in one of the most daring assaults ever in history. #JaiBhavani #JaiShivaji 
When you walk around Pune , and the surrounding areas, you feel the valor of the Marathas at every step. Pune itself home of the Peshwas, Raigad where Shivaji was coronated, Purandhar, Pratapgarh , all those names resonate with the glory of one of India’s greatest sons.
But it is Sinhagad , which takes your breath away, with it’s sheer grandeur, originally called as Kondhana, around 25 km northwest of Pune, located at an altitude of around 4400 m above sea level.
The epic Battle of Pratapgarh on this date in 1659 where Chattrapathi Shivaji Maharaj slew Afzal Khan , routed the Bjiapur army that would launch his victory march, and begin his ascent to power.
Thread on this battle.
Thread on this battle.
Pratapgarh, the fort that started Shivaji Maharaj’s victory quest, located in Satara district, aroud 23 km west of Mahabaleshwar. Standing 1080 metres above sea level, on a narrow spur between the villages of Par and Kinesvar.
Constructed by Shivaji’s Prime Minister Moropant Pingle. The upper half of the fort, is roughly square, 180 m long on either side, and has a temple dedicated to Mahadev. The lower fort is around 320 m long, 110m wide, at southeast of the fort, defended by towers and bastions.
*Chhatrapati Shivaji*-
Never learnt much about Shivaji in history in School. Amazed at what many think of him: #ShivajiMaharaj
Never learnt much about Shivaji in history in School. Amazed at what many think of him: #ShivajiMaharaj
*"From Kabul to Kandahar my Taimur family created the Mogul Sultanate. Iraq, Iran, Turkistan and in many more countries my army defeated ferocious warriors.
But in India Shivaji put brakes on us. I spent my maximum energy on Shivaji but could not bring him to his knees.*
Personally, Shivaji has been some kind of a parallel journey as each time I would stray from my path, his name would be propped up by my mother almost like a tight slap - A reminder of both my individual potential and my civilisational duties. So here's a reread of his tales -
How Chhatrapati Shivaji Scaled The Great Maratha Heights Using Hill Forts
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" Even to pretend to be Shivaji is a reward for me — this Shiva is blessed." - Shiva the Barber
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