1. Raigad Fort:

• Location: Raigad district

• Famous for: Capital of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's empire

• Highlights: Ropeway, King's court, Queen’s quarters, Mahadarwaja

2. Sinhagad Fort:

• Location: Near Pune

• Famous for: Battle of Sinhagad (1670)

• Highlights: Military architecture, Tanaji Malusare’s memorial

3. Pratapgad Fort:

• Location: Near Mahabaleshwar

• Famous for: Battle between Shivaji and Afzal Khan

• Highlights: Statue of Shivaji, watchtowers

4. Rajgad Fort:

• Location: Near Pune

• Famous for: Initial capital of the Maratha Empire

• Highlights: Balekilla (citadel), panoramic views

5. Torna Fort:

• Location: Near Pune

• Famous for: First fort captured by Shivaji

• Also Known As: Prachandagad (meaning “massive fort”)

6. Lohagad Fort:

                                                                                                                                                        

• Famous for: Scenic trekking destination

• Highlights: Vinchukata ("Scorpion’s Tail" structure)

•  Location: Near Lonavala

7. Visapur Fort:

• Location: Near Lohagad

• Highlights: Larger than Lohagad, extensive ruins, panoramic views

8. Shivneri Fort:

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  Location: Junnar, Pune district

• Famous for: Birthplace of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

9. Harishchandragad Fort:

• Location: Ahmednagar district

• Famous for: Ancient caves, trekking, Konkan Kada (cliff)

• Specialty: Sahyadri range views

10. Daulatabad Fort:

• Location: Near Aurangabad

• Famous for: Strategic defense design, unique architecture