Shivneri Fort

Shivneri Fort is where Shivaji was born. Shivaji’s father Shahaji was general of Nizam of Ahmednagar, who controlled the fort. Shahaji brought his pregnant wife to the fort as it was safe. Jijabai named her son ‘Shivaji’ after Shivabai Devi, the Goddess of the fort. Shivaji is believed to have made several attempts to capture the fort, but without success. Much later, his grandson captured it.