Rangana
| Author:Laxman Burdak, IFS (R) |
Rangana (रंगना) is site of a Fort located in the Bhudargad taluka of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra. This fort is one of the important forts in the district. This fort is located on the Sahyadri mountain ridge , on the boundary of Sindhudurg and Kolhapur district.[1]
Variants
- Rangana रंगना, महाराष्ट्र (AS, p.773)
- Rangana Fort (रंगना किला)
History
This fort was built by the King Bhoj-II of the Shilahar dynasty in 12 th century. In 1470 this fort was captured by Md. Gavan of Bahamani dynasty. Later it was under the control of Sawant rulers of Adilshahi dyanasty. In 1658 the Rustum Jaman, commander-in chief of Adilshah won it from the Sawants. Jijabai undertook a special drive and captured the fort on 15.8.1666. This fort was under the control of Karvir kings for a longer period until the British took control in 1818.[2]
रंगना, महाराष्ट्र
रंगना (AS, p.773): महाराष्ट्र का ऐतिहासिक स्थान है। 11वीं शती के मध्य में 'महाराष्ट्र केसरी' छत्रपति शिवाजी ने रंगना में स्थित क़िले पर अपना अधिकार कर लिया था। इससे पहले यह बीजापुर के सुल्तान के अधीन था। [3]
External links
References
- ↑ https://www.maharashtratourism.gov.in/treasures/fort/rangana-fort
- ↑ Trekshitiz. "Rangana". www.trekshitiz.com.
- ↑ Aitihasik Sthanavali by Vijayendra Kumar Mathur, p.773