Tukuk-OS🏰 Chavand, Maharashtra
India · Asia · 19.24°N, 73.75°E
Chavand is a hill fortress situated 30 km from the modern-day town of Naryangoan in Junnar Taluka of Pune district in Maharashtra, India. The fort, which rises 1,036 meters above sea level, is located in the Sahyadri mountain range. The fort was looted and destroyed by the British upon siege. This is one of the forts known as the 'Famous 5'. Chavaand, Hadsar, Shivneri, Jivdhan and Naneghat form the Famous 5 trek. The fort has remnants of construction that are more than 800 years old. Village of Chavand lies at the base of the fort. Under the rule of Shivaji I, this was known as Prasannagad.
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Quick facts
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 19.24°N, 73.75°E · view on map |
Chavand, Maharashtra is located in India, in Asia.
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