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Akluj Fort ( Marathi: अकलूज किल्ला ) is a fort located 115 km from Solapur, in Solapur district, of Maharashtra. This fort is an important fort in Solapur district. The fort restoration is done by the Shree Dinkarrao Thopte and Avinash Thopte with the help of local people. The fort is now also called Shivshrushti.
Akluj Fort | |
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अकलूज किल्ला | |
Solapur district, Maharashtra | |
Coordinates | 17°53′39.1″N 75°01′21.7″E |
Type | Hill fort |
Height | 1598 Ft. |
Site information | |
Owner | Government of India |
Controlled by | ![]() |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Good |
Site history | |
Materials | Stone |
The history is mentioned under the Akluj Town. Sambhaji Maharaj along with 26 others was captured by Mukarrab Khan from Sangameshwar and brought to this fort [1]
The nearest town is Solapur. The Fort is open to the public from 10 am to 6 pm. It is located on the banks of the river Nira. Nearest Airport is Pune at 170 Km (Approx)
Inside the fort are various idols made from fibre depicting life of Shivaji Maharaj.[2] It takes about an hour to visit all places on the fort. This is one of the well maintained fort in Maharashtra.
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