The fort itself is at least 700 years old. It rose to great prominence during the reign of Shivaji. Being close to the important city of Pune, this fort was considered very important by both Marathas and Mughals. This fort has seen some of the most critical battles in Maratha history. Later, it was used as a POW camp during World War II.
Today, the fort is a popular outdoor recreation spot with spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. Popular spots to visit include the Dev Taaka (a fresh water tank, with refreshing cool water fed by an underground mountain spring, Tanaji samadhi, Rajaram samadhi, Kalyan Darwaaza and others.
The fort can be scaled from its many approaches. You can trek from Donaje upto the top. Donaje can be reached conveniently by bus from Pune, 25 kms away. Another shorter and less steep climb is from Kalyan village past the Kalyan Darwaaza.
The fort was built to protect the jagir of Pune from the kingdoms to the south of Pune.
Originally named Kondana, the fort was renamed Sinhagad after the Maratha general Tanaji Malsure who scaled the sheer cliff using giant mountain lizards and ropes to recapture the fort for his king Shivaji.
Sinhagad or Sinhgad (Devanagari, Marathi: सिà¤à¤¹à¤à¤¡) meaning Lion Fort, is located near the city of Pune, India, situated on a hill rising 800 metres above the surrounding countryside.
One of the most famous battles (Battle of Sinhagad) for Sinhagad was fought to recapture the fort by Tanaji Malusare, a General of Shivaji in March 1670.
Historically, this quote is believed to be one of the most important associations of the fort with Maratha history.
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