Sajjangarh Fort

Sajjangarh Fort is one of the main attractions near Satara city of Maharashtra. Sajjangarh Fort, located at distance of 12 km away from Satara city, was named so to honor Shri Samarth Ramdas Swami who lived here.

Sajjangarh Fort, which is about 312 m high and covers an area of about 1525 sq. mt, was earlier known as ‘Aashwalayangad’ and ‘Aaswalgad’. It was built by the Shilahar family in between 10th and 11th century AD. Sajjangarh Fort is also famous for the mausoleum of Samarth Ramdas. Shri Samarth Ramdas Swami, who was very popular among the people, was the Guru of Chhatrapati Shivaji.