Songadh Fort

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Songadh Fort
Part of Gujarat
Songadh, Gujarat, India
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Songadh Fort
Type Fort
Site information
Controlled by Government of Gujarat
Condition Restored in 2022
Site history
Built1729-1766
Built by Maratha Empire
Materials Granite Stones and lime mortar

Songadh fort is a 16th-century fort in Songadh town of Tapi district, Gujarat, India. [1] The fort gots its name from the Gujarati language terms son (gold) and gadh (fort). It is located near the Tapi River Ukai Dam at an elevation of 112 meters above sea level. [1] Thingle Sardar of Raigan Subhya of Nawapur captured this fort during the Uprising of 1857 with the Bhil army while marching towards Surat but was stopped here by the British forces.

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History

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Songadh fort history

It was built by Pillaji Rao Gaekwad between 1721 [2] and 1766. It is built on top of the high hill as a vantage point to keep an eye on enemies. [1]

Architecture

Evidence of the influence of both Mughals and Marathas can be seen in the architecture of this fort. [1]

Transport

It can be reached by approaching Songadh town on National Highway-6. [1]

Tourist attraction

The fort is developed as a tourist attraction by the Songadh local authority and the district authorities. [1] A lake was created and a dam was constructed as a part of developing the tourist spot.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Songadh Fort to become a tourist destination - Times of India".
  2. "Songadh History by Ehowportal".