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Akluj Fort

Coordinates: 17°53′39.1″N 75°01′21.7″E / 17.894194°N 75.022694°E / 17.894194; 75.022694
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Akluj Fort
अकलूज किल्ला
Solapur district, Maharashtra
Akluj Fort is located in Maharashtra
Akluj Fort
Akluj Fort
Akluj Fort is located in India
Akluj Fort
Akluj Fort
Coordinates17°53′39.1″N 75°01′21.7″E / 17.894194°N 75.022694°E / 17.894194; 75.022694
TypeHill fort
Height1598 Ft.
Site information
OwnerGovernment of India
Controlled by India (1947-)
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionGood
Site history
MaterialsStone

Akluj Fort ( Marathi: अकलूज किल्ला ) is a fort located 115 km from Solapur, in Solapur district, of Maharashtra. This fort is an important fort in Solapur district. The fort restoration is done by the Shree Dinkarrao Thopte and Avinash Thopte with the help of local people. The fort is now also called Shivshrushti.[citation needed]

History

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The history is mentioned under the Akluj Town. Sambhaji Maharaj along with 26 others was captured by Mukarrab Khan from Sangameshwar and brought to this fort [1]

How to reach

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The nearest town is Solapur. The Fort is open to the public from 10 am to 6 pm. It is located on the banks of the river Nira. Nearest Airport is Pune at 170 Km (approx).

Places to see

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Inside the fort are various idols made from fibre depicting life of Shivaji Maharaj.[2] It takes about an hour to visit all places on the fort. This is one of the well maintained fort in Maharashtra.

17°53′39.1″N 75°01′21.7″E / 17.894194°N 75.022694°E / 17.894194; 75.022694

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The Gazetteers Department - SOLAPUR". solapur.gov.in. Archived from the original on 2009-11-20.
  2. ^ "Akluj Fort, Sahyadri,Shivaji,Trekking,Marathi,Maharastra". trekshitiz.com. Archived from the original on 2012-08-28.