Songadh Fort

Songadh Fort
Part of Gujarat
Songadh, Gujarat, India
Songadh Fort
Site information
TypeFort
Controlled byGovernment of Gujarat
ConditionRestored in 2022
Location
Map
Site history
Built1700-1729
Built byBhil King Sonara
MaterialsGranite 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.

History

Songadh fort history

It was built by Bhil King Sonara,[2] Pilaji Rao Gaekwad Captured this fort between 1721[3] and 1766. It is built on top of the high hill as a vantage point to keep an eye on enemies.[1]

Rare photo of charan harisingh ji detha of valvod (gujrat) who was the faujdar of songarh fort.

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.

References

Wikimedia Commons logo
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Songadh Fort.
  1. ^ a b c d e f "Songadh Fort to become a tourist destination - Times of India".
  2. ^ HoVB (11 September 2024). "Songadh Fort". History of Vadodara - Baroda. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
  3. ^ "Songadh History by Ehowportal".


Stub icon

This article about an Indian building or structure is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information.

Content Disclaimer

Informasi ini disarikan dari Wikipedia dan disajikan kembali untuk tujuan edukasi. Konten tersedia di bawah lisensi CC BY-SA 3.0. Kami tidak bertanggung jawab atas ketidakakuratan data yang bersumber dari kontribusi publik tersebut.

  1. The information displayed on this website is sourced in part or in whole from Wikipedia and has been adapted for the purpose of restating it. We strive to provide accurate and relevant information, however:
  2. There is no guarantee of absolute accuracy. Wikipedia is an open, collaborative project that can be edited by anyone, so information is subject to change.
  3. It is not intended to constitute professional advice. The content displayed is for informational and educational purposes only. For important decisions (e.g., medical, legal, or financial), please consult a professional.
  4. Content copyright. Wikipedia is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License (CC BY-SA). This means that content may be reused with appropriate attribution and shared under a similar license.
  5. Responsible use. Any risk arising from the use of information from this website is entirely the responsibility of the user.