Jivdhan Fort

Jivdhan Fort
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Also known as: Jivdhan, Jivdhan-Fort, جيفدان, औंढा, किल्ले जीवधन, जिवधन, जीवधन, जीवधन किला, जीवधन किल्ला

Jivdhan is a hill fortress situated 1 km from modern town of Ghatghar in Junnar Taluka of Pune district in Maharashtra, India [1]. The fort, which rises 1,145 meters above sea level, is located in the Sahyadri mountain range [1]. The fort was looted and destroyed by the British upon siege between 1815 and 1818 [1]. The fort originated during the Satavahana era [1]. The Jivdhan fort stood as an important guard fort to protect the interests of various kingdoms [1]. The Main Gate and Kalyan gate are in good condition [1].

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TypeFortress/citadel
Period1500 - 500 BC
CountryIndia
Coordinates19.2770° N, 73.6854° E

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