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The fort is said to be about 800 years old and finds a mention in the [[Treaty of Purandar (1665)|Purandar treaty]] along with 22 other forts which were surrendered by Shivaji to the [[Mughals]] on 11 June 1665. |
The fort is said to be about 800 years old and finds a mention in the [[Treaty of Purandar (1665)|Purandar treaty]] along with 22 other forts which were surrendered by Shivaji to the [[Mughals]] on 11 June 1665. |
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Kohoj has a moderately difficult gradient and it takes about two and a half hours to reach the main [[plateau]] from Vaghote village which is situated at the base of the fort. To reach the highest point it takes another 10–15 minutes. The height of the fort is about 3200 feet. |
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Upon reaching the main plateau one can find a small temple of God [[Shiva|Shankar]]. A little towards the right are two small water cisterns. These cisterns have potable water. A few minutes walk towards the opposite side reveal several water cisterns. |
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At the edge of the main plateau there are many small water streams flowing downwards. But the winds up on this plateau are very heavy. With the already heavy winds blowing against the streams, the water from the streams rise back up and you end up having an experience of a lifetime. |
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On the path leading to the top of the fort there are three more cisterns and a stone idol of Lord [[Hanuman]] can be seen. Some evidence of fortification can be sighted as well. |
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Atop the fort is a stone structure which resembles a human figure. This human like figure can be seen from the main plateau as well as from the base of the fort. Towards the right of the human structure is a small temple of Lord [[Krishna]]. It also has an old mutilated stone deity which could not be identified. |
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From the top of the fort are seen [[Tandulwadi fort]], [[Takmak fort]], [[Asheri gad]], Mahalaxmi pinnacle and the Arabian sea. |
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== Architecture == |
== Architecture == |
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| Kohoj Fort | |
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कोहोज | |
| Wada, Thane District, Maharashtra | |
| File:KohojFort.jpg | |
  Kohoj Fort Wada near Phalgad in Maharashtra | |
| Height | 3200 ft |
| Site information | |
| Owner |  Government of India |
| Controlled by |  Maratha Empire (till 1637)[1][1] Maratha Empire (1716-1820) British Raj (1820-1947) Government of India (1947-) |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Site history | |
| In use | Abandoned |
| Demolished | Dilapidated |
Kohoj is a medieval military fortification located near Phalgad in Thane district in Maharashtra, India.
Location
Kohoj is located about 104 km from Mumbai off the Mumbai - Ahmedabad Highway. Upon reaching Manor you have to take a right turn under a newly built flyover and take the Manor - Wada road. It is approximately around 10 km from the right turn. A few minutes drive on this road and one can see the Kohoj fort on your right. At the bottom of the fort is a lake known as 'Pazhar'.
History
The fort is said to be about 800 years old and finds a mention in the Purandar treaty along with 22 other forts which were surrendered by Shivaji to the Mughals on 11 June 1665.
Architecture
Kohoj Fort is in a dilapidated state and has remained abandoned for centuries. Access to Kohoj Fort is via the main trek trail at which breaks from the Kohoj Fort road near the Saltwater lake on the Wada-Manor road. On reaching the plateau of the fort, a temple of Lord Shankar can be seen, which has now been rehabilitated. Two cisterns can be seen in front of the temple. One of the routes descends from the left side of the temple, where seven adjoined cisterns are located. One of the cisterns bears clean water. The other two cisterns have been spoiled, the remaining four being clogged. Few remnants in dilapidated state can be seen to the right of the temple. Fortification is also seen at some of the places on the fort. The other way stretches from the right side of the temple up the hill. Three large cisterns can be seen on this route, one of which is clogged and the other two contain water. This water can be used for drinking. An idol of Lord Hanumana can be seen near these cisterns[2].
A man-shaped pinnacle created due to wind-erosion is one of the best natural sites on the fort. Different shapes of this pinnacle are evident when viewed from various directions. A temple of Lord Krishna is situated ahead along this route.
Accommodation Facility
There is no residing place on the fort. The temple of Lord Shiva can hardly accommodate two persons at a time.
- ^ "Mughal Empire (1637-1716)". Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- ^ "TrekKshitiz". Retrieved 12 October 2015.