Pratapgadप्रतापगड
Where Shivaji met Afzal Khan in 1659, the battle that made the Maratha state.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereSatara, Maharashtra
Satara-Kolhapur
Satara-Kolhapur
Kind of placeForts, UNESCO Sites
Best time to visit1 August to 28 February
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Height1080 m above sea level
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyPratapgad base, Mahabaleshwar
EntryFree
About Pratapgad
Built in 1656 and famous for the 1659 meeting where Shivaji killed Afzal Khan, the encounter that transformed a regional rebellion into a state. The fort is compact, well-maintained and easily reached from Mahabaleshwar.
What to see and do
- Afzal Khan's tomb at the base
- Bhavani Mata temple
- The upper and lower fort levels
- Shivaji's equestrian statue
- Views over the Konkan and Mahabaleshwar
Part of Sahyadri (Western Ghats).
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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