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90 kms away from Pune is the fort where Shivaji Maharaj was
born, it was in 1627. The fort is very difficult to climb hence safe from enemies, so
Shahaji kept Jijabai in this fort during her pregnancy. Shivaji was named
after the name of a goddess 'Devi Shivai'.
Shivaji spent his childhood on this fort. He acquired all the skills and training
on this fort which he used while establishing Swaraj. He learnt the early
lessons of Swaraj on this fort.
Near to
the fort is Nane ghat to give a great
view of Konkan Plateau and natural
scenery. Close from here there is another fort named
Jivdhan
which is famous for trekking. If one goes by the road to the fort he has
to go through 7 doors to reach the actual fort. 'Devi Shivai' temple is
also on the road to this fort.
At
the center of the fort is a water pond which is called 'Badami
Talav'. To the South of 'Badami Talav' are the statues Jijabai
and child Shivaji.
Other
places to see on this fort are Dongarmatha,
Kaman Take and
Kadeloot
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