Giripremi Adventure Foundation is proud to launch a unique and enriching trek series – a journey across the 12 majestic forts recently recognized as the UNESCO World Heritage Site under the name “Maratha Military Landscapes of India.” Spanning from August to December, this 6-month series will take adventurer through 12 historically significant forts, each echoing the valor, strategy, and legacy of the Maratha empire. What makes this series truly special is that every trek will be accompanied by a subject expert who will share in-depth insights into the history, architecture, and strategic importance of each fort – making it not just a physical adventure, but a deeply immersive historical experience.
गिरिप्रेमी अ‍ॅडव्हेंचर फाउंडेशन अभिमानपूर्वक सादर करत आहे एक आगळीवेगळी दुर्गयात्रा :शिवरायांच्या गडकोटांची दुर्गवारी” – अलीकडेच जागतिक वारसा स्थळ म्हणून मान्यता मिळालेल्या १२ दुर्गांची साहसी व शैक्षणिक ट्रेक मालिका. ऑगस्ट ते डिसेंबर या कालावधीत, पुढील ६ महिन्यांमध्ये आम्ही महाराष्ट्रातील या १२ गडांवर ट्रेक्स आयोजित करणार आहोत. प्रत्येक ट्रेकमध्ये एक तज्ज्ञ मार्गदर्शक सहभागी होणार असून, गडाचा इतिहास, रचना आणि त्याचे मराठा साम्राज्यातील सामरिक महत्त्व याबाबत सखोल माहिती दिली जाईल. ही मालिका केवळ ट्रेकिंगपुरती मर्यादित नसून, मराठ्यांच्या शौर्याचा आणि वारशाचा साक्षात्कार घडवणारा एक प्रेरणादायी प्रवास ठरणार आहे.
Overview
Trek Fee: INR 1429 + 5% GST = INR 1500/-
(Nisargnaad membership benifits are not applicable for this trek series)
Age Group: 10-70 year old (Children of age 10-15 must be accompanied by a Adult Guardian for the trek.)
Eligibility: Average fitness level required
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About Shivneri Fort
- The construction of Shivneri Fort is believed to have begun during the Satavahana period. After the Satavahanas, the fort came under the control of the Chalukyas and Rashtrakutas. Between 1170 and 1308, Shivneri was ruled by the Yadava dynasty. In 1443, a Bahamani commander captured the fort. In 1630, the fort was under the command of Adilshahi commander Vijayrao Sidhji Vishwasrao. During this time, Shahaji Maharaj (father of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj) was facing challenges, and so he brought his pregnant wife, Jijabai, to Shivneri for safety. It was here, on February 19, 1630, that Shivaji Maharaj was born. In 1650, Mahadev Koli warriors from Maval revolted against the Mughal rule, but they were unable to withstand the powerful Mughal forces. Approximately 1,500 of these warriors were captured and executed by the Mughals at the top of Shivneri, where their heads were severed. Shivaji Maharaj attempted to capture Shivneri and bring it under Swarajya in 1673 and 1678, but was unsuccessful. Later, in 1716, Shahu Maharaj regained control of Shivneri from the Mughals. Finally, in 1818, the fort was transferred from the Marathas to the British. At the upper level of Shivneri Fort, there is a two-story structure known as Shiv Janm Sthan (the birthplace of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj). The lower room of this structure is where Shivaji Maharaj was born. The fort has a unique entrance with a series of seven gates designed to make it more difficult for attackers to access the fort. The entrance is essentially a breach in the fortifications, and securing it was a major challenge for medieval military architects. This distinct design was likely created to enhance the fort’s defense. In 1673, Dr. John Fryer, an employee of the East India Company, visited Shivneri and mentioned in his travel account that “there is enough provision here to feed a thousand families for seven years.” This statement reflects the fort’s capacity for storage and its ability to withstand a siege, showcasing the foresight and strategic planning behind its design and its hidden defensive potential.