Mahipalgad
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Mahipalgad Fort (Marathi: महिपालगडा)is a fort located 20 km (12 mi)from Belgaum. It is in the Chandgad taluka of Kolhapur district, of Maharashtra. This fort is an important fort in Kolhapur district. The fort is situated on the mountain ridge close to the line dividing Maharashtra and Karnataka state. The fort is amidst dense evergreen forest.
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Mahipalgad Fort | |
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महिपालगड | |
Part of Sahyadri Hill Range | |
Kolhapur district, Maharashtra | |
Coordinates | 15°54′08.9″N 74°23′11.9″E |
Type | Hill fort |
Height | 3,220 ft (980 m) |
Site information | |
Owner | Government of India |
Controlled by | Maratha (1739-1818) United Kingdom
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Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Ruins |
Site history | |
Materials | Laterite Stone |
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