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Torna Fort, also known as Prachandgad, is the highest hill fort in Pune district and holds immense historical importance as the first fort captured by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1646 at the age of just 16, marking the beginning of the Maratha Empire. 🏰 Key Historical Highlights Location: Pune district, Maharashtra, in the Sahyadri mountain range. Elevation: 1,403 meters (4,603 feet), making it the tallest fort in Pune. Names: Torna Fort (तोरणा गड) and Prachandgad (meaning "massive fort"