Ajinkyatara Fort





Ajinkyatara:

Ajinkyatara is a fort near Satara in the Sahayadri Mountains of Maharashtra, India. It is a 16th Century fort. This fort has historical importance.
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.

In 1708, Shahu Maharaj won Ajinkyatara, which 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 over the entire South Maharashtra.

This was the place where Tarabai was imprisoned by Shahu.

Map:

AjinkyatataFort

Route:
1. One can reach to this fort by going Rajwada -> Adalatwada -> main gate of the fort
2. Godoli – opposite to Sai baba temple -> ask for road to fort.

Points to see:
There are 2 entrances for Fort.
Temples – Mangalai, Hanuman and Shiva
Tararani Palace
Lake
Beautiful view of Satara City, Sanjjangad and Parali area