Authors : G. K. Patil
Page Nos : 93-94
Description :
The great Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj could protect and developed his empire only because of his forts which were located in between the ranges of Sahyadri. His forts were witness of Royal Empire. He captured the region of his enemies by his will power and act of bravery. He founded Hindavi Empire. Among the forts “Banurgad†or ‘Bhopalgad’ stands for to control Adilashahi and Mogal Empire. It was supposed that this fort was built by the ‘King Bhupanshingh’. and was captured by Shavaji after Afzalkhan’s death.
Banurgad is one of the important fort in Sangli District. Firangoji Narasale was an Officer whom they called ‘Killedar’ and Vitthalpanth Bhalerao was an officer whom was a title “Sabnis†after 2nd April 1679. The fort was captured by the army of Sambhaji as Delerakhan. The Great War was fought and Firangoji tried his level best to retain the fort but when he face Sambhaji he decided to retreat himself on 17th April 1679. The fort was captured by enemy. This observing centre was converted within the range of enemy. Even though Bhupalgad is ‘a glory of. By gone age of Sangli District.
Keywords: Fort, Empire, Maratha.
