Torna Fort

Torna Fort, also known as Prachanda gad, is a large fort located in Pune district, in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is historically significant because it was the first fort captured by Shivaji I in 1646, at the age of 16. The hill has an elevation of 1,403 metres (4,603 ft) above sea level, making it the highest hill-fort in the district. The name derives from Prachanda (Marathi for huge or massive) and gad (Marathi for fort).

Torna
Torna Fort
Highest point
Elevation1,403 m (4,603 ft)
Coordinates18°16′33.86″N 73°37′21.78″E
Naming
English translationतोरणा किल्ला
Language of nameMarathi
Geography
Torna
Location of Torna Fort, Maharashtra
Torna
Torna (India)
LocationPune district, Maharashtra, India
Parent rangeSahyadri Range
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