Kenjalgad

**Fort History Snapshot** Built by Bhoj Rajas of Panhala (12th Century). **Key Battles & Captures:** * **1648:** Won by Adilshah of Bijapur. * **1674 (April 24):** Captured by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj during his Chiplun campaign. He marched with soldiers, surprising Kenjalgad. Garrison head Gangaji Vishwasrao Kirdat was killed. * **1701:** Captured by Aurangzeb. * **1702:** Recaptured by Maratha Army. * **1818 (March 26):** Captured by British forces (detachment sent by Gen. Pritzler) after the fall of Peshwa.

**Fort Highlights** This small plateau fort holds history! * **Ruins:** The main entrance was ruined when the British dismantled the fort. * **Key Spots:** See the small, roofless Magazine Room and the ruined Kacheri (Sadar). * **Worship:** Idols of Kenjai devi are located on the fort. * **Artifacts:** Two lime mixers with mortar stones remain in good condition. * **Water History:** Originally held three large and six small water tanks. The British blew up the walls to drain the water. * **Note:** There is no live spring on the fort.