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	CalendarHome.com - Shivaji - Calendar Encyclopedia
		Shivaji was born in Shivneri Fort, Junnar, 60 kilometres north of Pune and about 100 kilometres east of Mumbai.
		At that time Shivaji was camped at the fort Panhala with a small part part of his army, near present day Kolhapur, on the borders of his dominion.
		Once inside the fort Tanaji cut the ropes and with that, any possibility of retreat, his soldiers were now acutely aware of the 'do or die pridicament' that they were in.
	encyclopedia.calendarhome.com /cgi-bin/encyclopedia.pl?p=Shivaji (6426 words)

	Maharashtra Forts,Maharashtra Ancient Forts,Maharashtra Forts Guide,Maharashtra fort Attraction
		Shivneri fort where Shivaji was born could have been a Buddhist one as is evident from the large tanks and inscriptions.
		The existence of images of Hindu deities at Redi fort indicates that it belonged to a Hindu king of the Brahmanical cult..Many of the forts were therefore in existence when Shivaji conquered them and consolidated power in the region.
		The management of the forts was elaborate, a havaldar,a sabnis, and a kharkanis were jointly responsible for the maintenance of each fort.
	www.destinationindia.com /travel_guide/maharashtra/forts.html (994 words)

	Shivneri Fort - Shivneri Fort Near Pune - Shivneri Fort Poona India
		Shivneri Fort is situated at a distance of approximately 90 km from the Pune city.
		In the middle of the Shivneri fort is a small water pond, known as Badami Talav.
		Situated at a small distance from the Shivneri Fort is a ghat, which is known as the Nane Ghat.
	www.pune.org.uk /excursions/shivneri-fort.html (296 words)

	Adventures Home
		Vasota fort was an army depot during Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s time.” Koyna has a population of about 20,000 and their main occupation is agriculture.
		At the centre of the Lohagad fort near the building which looks like a mosque, is a slightly raised area with two store rooms, the Khajindar Kothi and the Laxmi Kothi (treasuries).
		The Bedse caves are in the triangular hill near the Visapur fort.
	www.adventures.travelorg.in /Destinations.htm (1110 words)

	Shivaji - The political scene before Shivaji, Family Background, Early life, Foundation of empire
		Shivaji was born on 19 February 1630, in the Shivneri Fort, 60 kilometers north of Pune and about 100 kilometers east of Mumbai.
		Shahista Khan, Aurangzeb's maternal uncle, seized Pune and the fort of Chakan.
		One fort on the outskirts of Pune, Kondana, was still under the control of a Mughal general.
	encyclopedia.stateuniversity.com /pages/20013/Shivaji.html (2528 words)

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		This 17th century fort has mostly fallen to ruin, but it is possible to literally walk backwards in history and recreate the scenes of the battle that Shivaji's general Tanaji Malusre mounted from here against the army of Bijapur, with the help of the monuments and signboards posted in the area.
		Shivneri Fort is home territory of the revered Chatrapati Shivaji Bhonsle, the son of a Hindu army officer, who worked for the Muslim Sultan of Bijapur.
		Shivaji was born at this fort in 1627 (it was captured by the Muslims in the 1630s and Shivaji was unable to win it back in his lifetime) that has two minarets and a mosque attached.
	www.rediff.com /travel/1996/pungetawdat.htm (1363 words)

	Shivneri
		The fort is huge one and with good height.
		The fort is tough to climb from the hills.
		The other places to visit in Shivneri are 'Kaman Take', 'Kadelot Tok', 'Koli Chouthara ' and 'Dongarmatha' (the top of the fort).
	www.aroundpune.com /shivneri.htm (220 words)

	One Day Picnic in & around Mumbai, Transport services in Mumbai, Transport on hire in Mumbai, One day picnic, Luxury ...
		Fort Raigad was the capital of the most illustrious Maratha sovereign, nurtured by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
		Panhala fort is 18 km northwest to Kolhapur.
		Shivneri was the birth place of Shivaji Maharaj and the place where he spent his early childhood.
	www.tourindiatravels.com /treking.htm (943 words)

	'Guj still preferred destination for businessmen'
		Shivneri Fort (Pune): Indicating that Gujarat was still the preferred destination for industrialists, Chief Minister Narendra Modi on March 20 said his state has received foreign direct investment (FDI) to the tune of Rs 800 crore this year.
		Talking to reporters on the sidelines of Shiv Jayanti celebrations at Shivneri Fort, the birthplace of the Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji, he said petroleum products and gas were in abundance in his state.
		Earlier, addressing the gathering at the fort, Modi, alluding to the secularists, asked how could those who did not take pride in their own religion and protect it, claim to protect the religion of others.
	news.indiainfo.com /2003/03/20/20modi.html (221 words)

	Shivaji
		He was born at the Shivneri fort to Shahaji Bhonsale and Jijabai on February 19, 1630.
		Shivaji’s forces were outnumbered and he was forced to surrender twenty forts and a considerable indemnity as well as a personal submission to Jai Singh under strict security precautions.
		Shivaji died in 1680 at Raigad, at the age of fifty from a bout of dysentery.
	www.teachersparadise.com /ency/en/wikipedia/s/sh/shivaji.html (1408 words)

	ipedia.com: Shivneri Fort Article (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Shivneri Fort is 105 km from Pune in India.
		Shivneri is a strong fort with steep rocks on four...
		Shivneri is a strong fort with steep rocks on four sides, strong fortifications and massive doors.
	www.ipedia.com /shivneri_fort.html (182 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Shivaji
		Shivneri Fort a historic military fortification located around 105 km from Pune, a city in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
		Shivaji was born in 1627, in the Shivneri Fort which is 60 kilometers north of Pune.
		Shivaji was formally crowned Chatrapati ("Holder of the Umbrella", representing the protection he bestowed on his people) on June 6, 1674 at the Raigad fort, and given the title Kshatriya Kulavantas Simhasanadheeshwar Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Shivaji (666 words)

	Mumbai, State of Mahārāshtra, India - Pages: Castella de Aguada - glosk
		Castella de Aguada or the "Fort of the Waterpoint" is a Portuguese fort at Land's End, Bandra in the city of Mumbai (Bombay), India.
		The fort was built in 1640 as a watchtower overlooking the Mahim Bay, the Arabian Sea and the southern island of Mahim.
		After the seven islands of Bombay were ceded to the British in 1661, the fort became an important watchtower between the Portuguese held Salsette Island on which it stood, and the British held islands to the south.
	www.glosk.com /IN/Mumbai/-2922352/pages/Castella_de_Aguada/58388_en.htm (204 words)

	Shivaji Summary
		Shivaji was born in 1630, in the Shivneri Fort 60 kilometers north of Pune.
		The hill fort Salher in Nashik district was at a distance of 1200 km from the hill fort Jingi, near Chennai.
		Sea fort Colaba,near Mumbai was at a distance of 500 km from seafort Sindhudurg.
	www.bookrags.com /Shivaji (6622 words)

	Maharashtra - Forts, India, Forts of Maharashtra, Mahrashtra Forts, West India, Travel to India,Travel in India,India ...
		Panhala fort, which carries a rich heritage, is the largest of all the Deccan forts.
		The fort is at a distance of 24 km from the hill station of Mahabaleshwar.
		Chatrapathi Shivaji was born in Shivneri Fort in 1627.
	www.tourismsouthasia.com /India/west_india/maharashtra/forts_2.asp (1184 words)

	At the Cradle of Maratha History
		Shahaji had selected Shivneri Fort and kept her there because of its uniqueness and difficulty for enemies to reach the Fort.
		Shivneri is a strong fort with steep rocks on four sides, strong fortifications and massive doors.
		The fort was then under the charge of Vijayraj, a relative of the Bhonsales.
	www.gohither.net /continents/asia/in/stories/MarathaHistory.sxml (1068 words)

	Sahyadri,Trekking,Marathi,Maharastra site.
		Jadhavrao (father of Jijamata) accompanied Jijamata to Shivneri with a cavalry of 500.
		It is surrounded by about 7-8 forts in the region, and was built to guard the city of Junnar and the ancient route of Naneghat.
		To reach on fort Shivneri first we have to reach Junnar.
	www.trekshitiz.com /EI/EI_DefaultUser.asp?FortName=Shivneri (949 words)

	Dam Lake Fort (Punediary.com)
		The mosque the fort is particularly noteworthy and is flanked by two minarets joined each other by graceful arch.
		At a distance of 24km from Mahabaleshwar,this fort constructed in 1656 is famous for encounter between Shivaji and Afzal Khan one of the Generals of the
		The twin forts are a km away from each other and situated on a hill.
	www.punediary.com /html/dam_lake.html (353 words)

	Pune360 \| Shivneri Fort \| Fort, Jijabai, Shivaji, His, Great (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Shivneri was chosen as the place where she could give birth safely.
		The historical fort, about 100 kms away from Pune, was a difficult one to climb and quite safe from enemies because of the steep rocks on the sides and fortification.
		Today Shivneri fort is also known to be a trekker’s favourite.
	www.pune360.com /city/alphacontent/forts/shivneri-fort/shivneri-fort.html?Itemid=99999999 (250 words)

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		Shivaji Bhosale was born in 1627 at the Shivneri fort near Pune.
		The Gavali tribal fort of Gavilgad or Gavaligad lies on the Chikhaldara plateau.The Gavlis, or cowherds built the fort in the 12th/13th centuries.
		The fort remained under the rule of the Siddis of Janjira despite repeated attempts by the British, the Portuguese and Shivaji.
	www.schoolsahead.com /indialive/maharashtra.html (3513 words)

	Shivner Fort-Kaman Take-Kadelot Tok
		Chatrapathi Shivaji was born in Shivneri Fort in 1627.
		Shahaji, father of Shivaji kept his wife Jijabai in this fort during her pregnancy, as the fort was unique and difficult to reach.
		It is easier to reach the fort by the normal road than to climb from the hills.
	www.maharashtratourism.net /forts/shivner-fort.html (155 words)

	Indbazaar - Travel Now :: Spotlight - Shiv Jayanti
		February 19, 1630 the drums of Shivneri Fort heralded the birth of a son to Shahaji Bhosale, a General under the Sultan of
		His childhood games, in which he and his friends attacked and captured forts held by enemy, were to be the basis for brave battles to follow, in the near future.
		After all the forts had been recaptured, Shivaji was persuaded by Gaga Bhatt (a Brahmin from Benares) and Jijabai to formally crown himself as the King of the Marathas.
	www.indbazaar.com /travel/display.asp?artid=143 (770 words)

	Pune Sights
		The fort is very difficult to climb hence safe from enemies, so Shahaji kept Jijabai in this fort during her pregnancy.
		The height of the fort is almost 3500 feet and almost 1200 feet area of the fort is steep ascent.
		The fort is of pyramid shape and hence popularly known as ‘Tikona’ or Triangle.
	www.world66.com /asia/southasia/india/maharashtra/pune/sights (1569 words)

	DNA - Speak Up - Now that you and your car revved up, time for a drive - Daily News & Analysis
		The Ratangad Fort, one of Shivaji's favourite forts, is an interesting climb from trekkers.
		The fort is a landmark in the Konkan.
		Shivneri Fort, the birthplace of Shivaji, is about 40km from here.
	www.dnaindia.com /report.asp?NewsID=1037684 (691 words)

	Shivner Fort, Historical Forts of Junnar, Shivner Fort - Junnar, Attractions of Junnar, Forts of Western India, Forts ...
		Significance: Chhatrapathi Shivaji Was Born In This Fort
		The prominent historical figure of the state of Maharashtra, Chatrapathi Shivaji was born in this hill fort in 1627.
		Of course, Shivneri is famous as the birthplace of the greatest Maratha.
	www.indiantravelportal.com /maharashtra/forts/shivner-fort.html (265 words)

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		The fort is surrounded by deeply forested valleys which were ideal for guerilla warfare which the Marathas waged against the Muslims to lay the roots of the freedom struggle and of the Maratha empire.
		After all the forts had been recaptured, Shivaji was pursuaded by Gaga Bhatt (a brahmin from Benaras) and his mother the ageing Jijabai to formally crown himself as the king of the Marathas.
		The fort of Kondana was renamed as "Sinhagad" in honour of Tanaji's brave deed.
	www.hinduholocaust.com /heroes/shivaji2.htm (6827 words)

	TrekFORTS - Sanket Sangwikar
		(किल्ले जीवधन आणि खडा पारशी सुळका) - Jivdhan is considered to be one of the tough forts to climb and the steep niddle shaped 'Khada Paarshi Pinnacle' beside it is one of the peak attractions of rock climbers.
		The fort shivneri at Junnar is the place where Shivaji Maharaj was born.
		This fort is a bit tough one, but what it has for display simply ineviting.
	www.geocities.com /trekforts/f_nane (976 words)

	TREKKING IN MAHARASHTRA, INDIA
		The fort was originally built by Rama Koli, under the protection of the Nizamshahi Sultan, in late 15 th century.
		Jhungti fort : This is an unknown small fort on the western ridge of the Koyna lake.
		RAIGAD FORT (862 m) : This fort was the capital of Shivaji, with his coronation as Maharaja was held in the fort.
	forums.bizhat.com /ftopic29934.html (4181 words)

	Pune Excursions - Excursions from Pune - Tourist Places Near Puna India - Places To See Around Poona
		The forts of Shivneri and Sinhagad are also worth a mention.
		It is situated at a distance of 50 km from the Pune city and was built in the 13th century.
		Sinhagarh Fort lies at a distance of 25 km from the Poona city of India.
	www.pune.org.uk /excursions (594 words)

	Trip to Bhimashankar,
		Left for Shivneri Fort from Bhimashankar, broke for lunch at Junnar.
		Shivneri Fort is abt 2 kms away from Junnar, an ancient fort ruins at a high altitude on top of a hillock.
		This fort is apparently the place where Shivaji was born.
	rajadotcom.tripod.com /Ofrajababu/tripto.htm (1816 words)

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