Jivdhan
Jivdhan (or Jeevdhan) is a hill fortress situated 1 km from modern town of Ghatghar in Junnar Taluka of Pune district in Maharashtra, India. The fort, which rises 1,145 meters (3,757 feet) above sea level, is located in the Sahyadri mountain range. The fort was looted and destroyed by the British upon siege between 1815 and 1818.
| Jivdhan Fort | |
|---|---|
Jivdhan Fort from Naneghat | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3754 ft. |
| Coordinates | 19°16′39″N 73°41′12″E |
| Naming | |
| English translation | जीवधन |
| Language of name | Marathi |
| Geography | |
Jivdhan Fort Location of Jivdhan, Maharashtra | |
| Location | Nane Ghat, Maharashtra, India |
| Parent range | Western Ghats |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Hill Fort |
Jivdhan is a part of the 'Famous 5' trekking destinations among trekking enthusiasts. Chavaand, Hadsar, Shivneri, and Naneghat are the other destinations in the Famous 5 trek. This is a high difficulty grade trek due to the misleading jungle tracks and the necessity and knowledge of using climbing equipment. The rock cut steps are wonderfully carved, which lead to the kalyan gate. There are hooks attached on the walls of the rock cut steps near kalyan gate, which makes it easy for regular climber.
It is said that the boy king Murtaza Nizam Shah III, last nominal ruler of Nizamshahi, was held by Shah Jahan on this fort. Shahaji maharaj rescued the boy king because he had promised that while he was alive, nothing would happen to the boy.