Chavand, Maharashtra
| Prasannagad | |
|---|---|
प्रसन्नगड | |
| Part of Sahyadri Hill Range | |
| Pune district, Maharashtra | |
Prasannagad | |
| Coordinates | 19°14′12.7″N 73°44′53.6″E |
| Type | Hill fort |
| Height | 3400 Ft. |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Government of India |
| Controlled by | Ahmadnagar (1521-1594) Maratha (1739-1818) United Kingdom
|
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Site history | |
| In use | Guarding the trade route |
| Materials | Stone |
Chavand ( Marathi: चावंड किल्ला) 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 (3,399 feet) 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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