Pratapgad

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Pratapgad is a historically significant fort located in the Satara district of Maharashtra, India. Built in 1656 by the Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the fort played a crucial role in the defense strategy of the Maratha Empire. Perched at an altitude of 1,080 meters above sea level, it offers stunning views of the surrounding Western Ghats. Pratapgad is famous for the Battle of Pratapgad, which took place on November 10, 1659, between Shivaji Maharaj and the Bijapur Sultanate's general, Afzal Khan. The fort comprises two sections: the upper fort, built on the crest of the hill, and the lower fort, constructed on the southern and eastern slopes.

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