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KARNALA FORT

Place Details:

Its exact date of construction is not known; however, historical records show it was ruled by the Devagiri Yadavs (1248–1318) and later by Tughlaqs (1318–1347). Rule of Gujarat Sultan and Nizam Shah of Ahmednagar followed. Shivaji won the fort from Portuguese by escalade in 1670. Control of the fort went to Mughals and later to the Marathas. The British East India Company won the fort in 1818.

Karnala fort consists of two forts. The 125 feet high basalt pillar is situated at the centre of the fort. The fort was used as a watchtower and it offers panoramic views of Prabalgad and Rajmachi. The fort was of strategic importance and overlooked the Bor Pass which connected Konkan coast with Pune.

BEST TIME TO VISIT KARNALA BIRD SANCTUARY

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Karnala Bird Sanctuary is as given below. The best time to visit Karnala Bird Sanctuary is also specified.

MONTH	BEST TIME	MIN. TEMP (°C)	MAX. TEMP (°C)
January	Best time	16	33
February	Best time	16	33
March	Best time	20	33
April	Best time	20	33
May		20	33
June		23	33
July		23	33
August		23	33
September		23	33
October	Best time	23	33
November	Best time	16	33
December	Best time	16	33