Site of the Battle of Sitabuldi in 1817 | Sitabuldi Fort, in central Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.

Sitabuldi Fort, site of the Battle of Sitabuldi in 1817, is located atop a hillock in central Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.

• The fort was built by Mudhoji II Bhonsle, also known as Appa Sahib Bhosle, of the Kingdom of Nagpur, just before he fought against the British East India Company during the Third Anglo-Maratha War. 
• The area surrounding the hillock, now known as Sitabuldi, is an important commercial hub for Nagpur.
• To the south is Nagpur Railway Station and behind it is Tekdi Ganapati, a temple of Ganesha.

Sitabuldi Fort

Tourist Guide Info :

• The fort is now home to the Indian Army's 118th infantry battalion (Territorial Army) Grenadiers.
• The fort is opened for public on three days of the year: 26 January, 1 May (Maharashtra Day), and 15 August.

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