Where is Kondana in India map?
Where is Kondana in India map?
The Kondana Caves are located in the small village of Kondana, 33 km north of Lonavala and 16 km northwest of Karla Caves….Kondana Caves.
Kondana Caves Kondane Caves | |
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Location | Maharashtra, India |
Coordinates | 18.839291°N 73.384370°E |
Geology | Basalt |
How do I get from Kondana caves to Karjat station?
Take a bus or rickshaw from Karjat to Kondivade and then proceed to Kondane or Kharvandi village, as the caves are equally near from both these places. Auto rides and State Transport buses are easily available from Karjat Station. It takes about 40 min to reach the village at the base of the caves.
Who built Kondana?
This fort has had quite a long history, It was called ‘Kondana’ after the sage Kaundinya. The Kaundinyeshwar temple, the caves and the carvings indicate that this fort had probably been built two thousand years back. It was captured from the Koli tribal chieftain, Nag Naik, by Muhammad bin Tughlaq in 1328 AD.
How do I get to Kondana caves by train?
Trek starts from Kondivde village which is easily accessible by vehicle. Those coming by train from Karjat can take an auto to Kondivde village. From this village, its a 45 minute to 1 hour trek to reach the caves.
How was Kondana renamed?
Sinhagad Fort Originally called Kondana, it was renamed the Lion Fort in honour of Shivaji’s trusted aide Tanaji Malusare who lost his life in a during raid on the fort.
How many caves are there in Mumbai?
Though the total number of caves are nearly 130, the most important ones are the Hindu caves of Jogeshwari, Mandapeshwar and Elephanta, and the three Buddhist caves of Mahakali, Kanheri and Magathane.
Where is the Kondana fort?
Pune District
Sinhagad | |
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Pune District, Maharashtra, India | |
Sinhagad Fort | |
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Coordinates | 18°21′56.39″N 73°45′18.97″E |
Who won Raigad Fort?
Shivaji also built the Lingana Fort approximately two miles away from Raigad. It was used for accommodating prisoners. Zulfikhar Khan captured Raigad in 1689 and Aurangzeb changed its name to Islamgad. Siddi Fathekan captured the fort in 1707 and held it until 1733.
Who was the subhedar of Kondana?
In the combat, Taanaji was killed and Shivaji renamed the fort from Kondana to Sinhagad in his honour. Taanaji Malusare’s historic legacy proves why he is called a great Maratha warrior.
Who slept instead of Shivaji Maharaj?
Hiroji farjand and Madari Meheter slept in place of Shivaji Maharaj and Sambhaji raje, when they were escaping in sweet basket/boxes.