Shivneri Fort
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For the rock-cut caves, see Shivneri Caves.
Shivneri Fort (known as Killa) (Marathi pronunciation: [ʃiʋneɾiː]) is an ancient military fortification located near Junnar in Pune district in Maharashtra, India. It is the birthplace of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of Maratha Empire.[1]
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Shivneri fort | |
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Junnar, Pune District, Maharashtra | |
Coordinates | 19.1990°N 73.8595°E / 19.1990; 73.8595 |
Type | Fort |
Site information | |
Owner | Government of India |
Controlled by | Yadava dynasty Delhi Sultanate Bahmani Sultanate Ahmadnagar Sultanate Maratha Empire Mughal Empire Company Raj (1820–1858) British Raj (1858–1947) Dominion of India (1947–1950) Republic of India (1950–present) |
Open to the public | Yes |
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