Korigad Fort, Lonavala, Maharashtra India

(Korigad Fort is also known as Koraigad, Koarigad or Kumwarigad)

Korigad Fort LONAVALA Attractions, Sightseeing, Tourist places, Places to See Maharashtra India

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Distance: 20 km away from Lonavla in Pune district

Korigad is a fort located about 20 km away from Lonavla in Pune district, Maharashtra, India. Its date of construction is not known but likely predates 1500. It is about 929 m above sea level. The closest village is Peth Shahpur.

This fort was incorporated into his kingdom by Shivaji along with the forts of Lohagad, Visapur, Tung and Tikona in 1657. On March 11, 1818, Col. Prother tried to take over this fort but even after a prolonged siege could not make any headway. Finally on 14 March, by igniting the stored ammunition by means of a loose cannon ball he succeeded and this fort went to the British

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