Torna Fort
| Torna | |
|---|---|
Torna Fort | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,403 m (4,603 ft) |
| Coordinates | 18°16′33.86″N 73°37′21.78″E / 18.2760722°N 73.6227167°E |
| Naming | |
| English translation | तोरणा गड |
| Language of name | Marathi |
| Geography | |
| Location | Pune district, Maharashtra, India |
| Parent range | Sahyadri Range |
Torna Fort, also known as Prachandagad, is a large fort located in Pune district, in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is historically significant because it was the first fort captured by Shivaji I in 1646, at the age of 16. The hill has an elevation of 1,403 metres (4,603 ft) above sea level, making it the highest hill-fort in the district. The name derives from Prachanda (Marathi for huge or massive) and gad (Marathi for fort).