AJINKYATARA FORT - In Satara

The Ajinkyatara fort is the very famous landmark in satara. The satara city is situated around this fort. This fort can be seen any where from the city. Ajinkyatara was constructed by Bhojraj second. Satara was declared as the capital of Marathas 1698.

This fort is full of historical heritage. The Adilshaha, Shivaji Maharaj and Aurangjeb ruled this fort. Finally in 1844 this fort came under control of Chhatrapati Pratapsinh Maharaj.

The fort is located at Ajinkyatara Mountain, which is 3,300 feet high. As the fort is in the higher altitude, visitors can enjoy a magnificent view of the entire Satara city. There are number of water tanks inside the fort for storing water. So, there is no scarcity of water even as the fort is in the higher place .

In 1708, Shahu Maharaj won Ajinkyatara, remained with the Marathas till 1818. The Ajinkyatara fort is a major historic place of Maharashtra, and was very vital as one could keep watch of the entire South Maharashtra.

Location:- Fort is Situated 3 KM Away From Satara City.

How To Go:-

Near By Railway Station is Satara station is well connected by the Indian railway network. The railway station is 10kms from the Satara city .






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Where To Stay:- Satara has a wide range of hotels from Rs.700-Rs 2000 per night with flexible check in and check out times. All hotels are mainly located around the ST Stand.

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