Tung
Fort of a hill overlooking the Maval area in Maharashtra, India. It was built
by the Adil Shahi dynasty in around 1600, and then captured by the Shivaji. The
fort is quite small and only capable of holding around 200 soldiers, but is
very not easy to come near. It has a narrowed peak and is clearly visible from
the adjoining area. “The Original name is 'Kathingad'”
Tung
Fort acted as a watchtower and small target delaying invading forces, giving
the major forts at Visapur and Lohagad more time to prepare defences. These tow
hill forts, along with Tikona and Korigad, are clearly visible from the top of
Tung. Thus looking at the number it may come to our mind that the fort cannot
be defended for a long time. However, the Mughal sardar
Shaistekhan was not able to capture the fort in spite of a huge
army.
The
fort mainly served as a watch tower (तेहालंनी दुर्ग) and was used to distract the invaders till the main
forts of Visapur and Lohgad could ready them for the battle.
The fort was under the control of the then Senapati Netaji Palker after
the loot of Surat by the Maratha forces.
In the later period Chhatrapati Rajaram transferred the fort
under the leadership of Sarkhel Kanoji Angre
who was the Maratha naval chief
at that time.
Where it is: Near
Pavana Dam
Dist: Pune
Base village: Tungwadi
Time to reach: 45 minute
IMAGE COURTESY: PRATIK BODAS
IMAGE COURTESY: PRATIK BODAS
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