switch2lifeIndian HeroesVideosJokes Braintwister Gadgets Travel Destinations Sports Books Filmy DuniyaHealth Guess The Celebrity Unknown Facts Famous Quotes Mobile Dhamaka Spiritual Wallpapers Fourth Gear Management Tips MarriageMoney Suggestions
Get paid for your opinions! Click on the banner above to join Planet Pulse. Its totally free to sign up, and you can earn UNLIMITED. Find out more by visiting PLANET PULSE. |
|
|
Travel / Previous / Next
Chandan Vandan
Chandan-Vandan, the twin forts, are situated at about 24 kms. from Satara. Cultivation of sugarcane crop in this area
has facilitated this area with roads, electricity supply, S.T. bus service and such other basic services. These forts can be
easily identified from Pune-Satara route because of their flat plateaus. These forts lie on the boundary of Satara city and
Mahabaleshwar region. To the east of these forts lie Jarandeshwar Kalyangad, Bhavani hill, while to the west lie the forts
like Vairatgad, Pandavgad.
|
Location: East of Satara
Distance from major cities:
Mumbai - 270 km
Pune - 110 km
Satara - 20 km
Villages at Foothills: Kikli, Belmachi, Lagadwadi
Altitude:4320 ft (1317 m)
Latitude: 17°83'93"N
Longitude: 74°03'51"E
|
|
According to the evidences of copper-inscriptions(Tamralekh) of 1191-1192 B.C., these forts were built-up by
king Bhoj II of Shilahar dynasty. Shivaji Maharaj overpowered Chandan-Vandan along with Kalyangad, Sajjangad,
Ajinkyatara during the campaign of Satara in 1673. Later, during the regime of Sambhaji, Amanullah Khan attacked the
troop of Maratha soldiers on Chandan-Vandan. 25 horses, 20 guns, 2 ensigns, 1 kettle-drum were lost in the hands of
Mughals in this battle. Marathas ruled this region up to 1689 B.C. Afterwards Mughals ruled this fort. In 1707, Chhatrapati
Shahu Maharaj won this region during rainy season. In 1752, Dadopant was accompanied by soldiers by Balaji
Vishwanath to keep close watch on Tarabai. Later, British ruled over these forts. |
|
|
