Fort Jadhavgadh
Fort Jadhavgarh is an 18th century fort, located in Pune, India. It was called Jadhavgadi, a mini fort built in 40 acre land three hundred years ago by Pilaji Jadhav a Maratha Lieutenant of Peshwa, Balaji Rao, in Pune, India
In 2007, the Jadhav Family handed over the remains of Fort Jadhavgadh, a seven storey Mughal style structure with two underground, now spread over only 4.5 acres to Khil in 2007 for restoration and development. Since then, the group with focus on ecology has redeveloped the historic site into a heritage and luxury retreat. Hundreds of travellers can be seen enjoying modern hospitality with a historical experience year after year. The fort located in Pune District of India has now become a heritage destination for history enthusiasts and tourists alike.
History
Historians believe that Fort provided protection against recurring Moghul attacks,A conservationist pointed out that the fort was a fortified residence of Pilaji who lived in the times of Shahu Maharaj, the grandson of Chhatrapati Shivaji.The Fort displays Maratha craftsmanship of the period. after handover by the descendants of the Pilaji Jadhavrao.
Architecture
Maratha legacy is best represented for the connoisseurs of history through architecture. The current management has taken due care to maintain sanctity of the original structures: Pilaji Darwaza, door named in the name of Pilaji the great Maratha, Maha Darwaza,, the doors faces the easternly direction, Gadhicha Darwaza, Kund Darwaza, and Purandar darwaja. Maratha used wood work to decorate these doors based on the location of hills. Each offers the glimpse of remarkable Indian history and the Maratha Empire's influence.The now has been converted into a holiday destination. The sturdy fortress ad-measuring 25 acres was remade into a classical resort by an entrepreneur Vithal K.
The architecture of Fort Jadhavgadh symbolises the mixture of historical and traditional elements. The fort includes cannons, dungeons, gun holes, secret passages, and escape routes.
As you enter the fort, you encounter massive staircase of stone.
The refurbished fort areas have continued to be named as in the 18th Century: Kund, Chhajja,, and Kholis,. Additionally, Prangan, Panchayat, and Gurukul serve as public spaces, highlighting the fort's political significance.
As one enters the fort, one witnesses traditional practices such as Mavala. dotting the landscape, and the traditional Indian musical instrument, tutari is played to create classical ambience. The managerial staff wears traditional Marathi attire, including the dhoti and nine-yard saree.