History
It was famously defended by Tai Telin a mistress of Pant Pratinidhi a killedar of the fort when he was captured. Vasota fort is attributed to the Kolhapur Shilahara Chief Bhoja II (Shilahara dynasty), Bhoja II (1178–1193) of Panhala. Vasota always remained with Marathas, Shirkes & Mores in 16th century.It was mostly used as a prison. Chatrapati Shivaji incorporated the fort into the Maratha Empire in 1655 during the conquest of Javli. Chatrapati Shivaji renamed the fort "Vyaghragad" (Vyaghra – means tiger), owing to its difficult natural defense. In 1818 the British bombarded the fort with heavy artillery, destroying many buildings on Vasota (Chandika mandir, Daru-kothar, etc.) and looted property worth 5 lakhs.Places to see
The fort is in dilapidated condition and is overgrown. The remnants of Shree Mahadev mandir and the plinth of a huge "sadar" (discussion place) are there. It is a protected natural reserve.Location
Vasota Fort is located about 70 km from satara near Bamnoli village on the banks of Shivsagar lake.See also
References
Forts in Satara district {{India-struct-stub