Lingana Fortress was built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1648 to secure the center of Konkan from the Sidis. Under Maratha, Lingana was used as a penal colony. Prisoners were locked in rock dungeons, one dungeon containing 50 of his prisoners. Lingana said he was captured by Colonel Prother in 1818.
Lingana is a huge peak on the main line of Sahyadris between Raigad and Torna. Located in his Mahad Taluka in Raigad district. It is located 35 km from Mahad city. It got its name because its shape resembles a lingam. It is 2969 feet tall and has 4 miles of uphill. The first half is easy to climb, but the second half is difficult. Its rock-hewn stairs have been destroyed and the fort is almost completely inaccessible. The fortified rock summit he is 2500 square feet. The fortress and buildings are gone, but there are traces of a granary and some reservoirs.
How to Reach :
By Road : Nearest city Mahad
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