Rajmachi held immense strategic value for guarding the Bor Ghat, a critical historical trade route connecting the Konkan coast to the Deccan plateau.
History
Rajmachi consists of two independent citadels: Shrivardhan and Manaranjan. Shivaji captured it in 1657 during the Kalyan-Bhiwandi campaign.
The fort acted as a watchtower over the entire Bor Ghat. Its military significance continued well into the Peshwa era under Bajirao I.
Nestled in dense Sahyadri forests and close to the ancient Kondhane caves, Rajmachi is now a premier destination for trekkers and nature enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Shrivardhan Citadel
- Manaranjan Citadel
- Udaysagar Lake
- Kondhane Buddhist Caves
Full History & Details
Rajmachi Fort (Killa) is a historical fort in the hills of the Sahyadri mountains (Western Ghats). It consists of two twin fortresses Shriwardhan and Manaranjan, with a wide machi (plateau) surrounding the two Balekillas. Udhewadi is a small village of about 60 households (as per 2011 census report) situated on the machi, at the southern foot of Manaranjan Balekilla of Rajmachi Fort.
History
The fort played a strategic role in the First Anglo-Maratha War.
Rajmachi Fort has been declared as a protected monument.
Compiled by: ShivJayanti Editorial Team · Cross-referenced with: Sabhasad Bakhar, Shivaji: His Life and Times
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