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Ajinkyatara Fort | |
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Part of former Maratha Empire, now Maharashtra | |
Satara District, Maharashtra(near Satara) | |
![]() Entrance to Ajinkyatara fort | |
Coordinates | 17°40′20.5″N 73°59′43.4″E / 17.672361°N 73.995389°E |
Type | Hill fort |
Height | 1,356 metres (4,400 ft) ASL |
Site information | |
Owner |
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Open to the public | Yes |
Site history | |
Materials | Stone, lead |
Garrison information | |
Past commanders | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj |
Occupants | Chattrapati Shahu |
Ajinkyatara Fort, also known as the "Fort of the Sapta-Rishi," is a historical hill fort located on Ajinkyatara Mountain, one of the seven mountains surrounding the city of Satara in the Sahyadri Mountains of Maharashtra, India. Situated at an altitude of 3,300 feet, the fort overlooks Satara City and is considered one of the major heritage sites in Maharashtra.[citation needed]