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3 unusual facts about Torna Fort


Torna Fort

Torna Fort or Prachandagad is a large fort located in Pune district in the state of Maharashtra, India.

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It is historically significant because it is the first fort captured by Shivaji in 1643, at the age of 16 forming the nucleus of the Maratha empire.

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In the 18th century, the Mughal empire gained control of this fort after assassination of Shivaji Maharaj's son Sambhaji.



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