Patta Fort

For the weapon, see Pata (sword).

Patta Fort
पट्टा किल्ला
Part of Kalsubai Hill Range
Nashik district, Maharashtra
Patta fort from Pattewadi village
Patta Fort
Coordinates	19°42′26.2″N 73°50′10.6″E
Type	Hill fort
Height	4562 Ft.
Site information
Owner	Government of India
Open to the public	Yes
Condition	Good condition
Site history
Materials	Stone

Patta Fort, or Patta Killa, also known as Vishramgad ( Marathi: पट्टा किल्ला ), is a fort situated between Nasik and Ahmadnagar in Maharashtra. Shivaji Maharaj once visited and rested there. The residents of Patta Killa are known as Pattekar, meaning "residents of Fort Patta". The height of Patta Fort from sea level is approximately 1,392 Meters (4,566 feet).

History

This fort was in the Bahmani Sultanate. In 1490 when the Bahamani Empire was torn into pieces, this fort was captured by Nizam of Ahmednagar. In 1627 this fort was won by the Mughals. In 1671 Moropant Pingale captured this fort but, it was again recaptured by Moghuls in 1672. In 1675 this fort was captured again by Moropant Pingale. Patta used to be at the border of the Swarajya. Shivaji arrived at this fort in November 1679 after winning Jalnapur, the Mughal army trapped him from three sides. It was because of the skill of Bahirji Naik (head of the detective department) that Maharaj, was able to reach Patta safely. On 11 January 1688, this fort was captured by Moghul army headed by Matabarkhan. He appointed Govindsingh of Bhagur as the chief of the fort. Later this fort was captured by Peshwas in 1761. Finally in 1818 this fort was won by the British.

Places to see

This fort is very easy to climb. There is a Rajwada near the site of the fort, but has fallen into disarray and ruin as a result of a lack of care. The Pattai Devi Mandir is constructed by villagers on the fort. The Trymbak Darwaja is also in good condition. Patta Fort also has a shrine of Shri Laxmangiri Maharaj in the caves near the village of Pattawadi. On the day of full moon (Poornima), the disciples of Laxmangiri Maharaj gather at these caves. The 'Ambarkhana' is a big hall newly reconstructed. It can accommodate about 200 visitors for night stay. There is a rock cut cistern near Ambarkhana. The forest department with the help of villages has developed the pathways, steps and gazebo on the fort. There are many windmills on the way to Pattewadi constructed by Enercon. In the "Bhavarth Ramayana" written by saint Eknath, the mention of Patta fort and Aundha fort has occurred in a stance.

Gallery

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  Palace on Patta fort" Ambarkhana"
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  Patta fort Top
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  View of Darna valley from Patta fort
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  Ambarkhana
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  Pattai Devi temple
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  Trymbak Darwaja
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  Wind mills on the way
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  Cave on the fort
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  Aundha fort seen at left from Patta