Maharashtra Forts For Sale - II : Sihangadh
1. Government Funds' Allocation Number of forts in Maharashtra are being allocated 'few crores of rupees' each for repairs. Sihangadh is one of the first ones. Funds summing approx. Rs. 16 Crores have been allocated for doing the fort repairs. This is on top of a Pune Municipal Corporation's 'work' going on involving the total of Rs. 5 Crores for the slopes of the fort. 2. Significance of Sihangadh Pune region is considered cultural capital of Maharashtra and historically one of locations of country carrying cultural pride. Sihangadh 25 km west to Pune city, is a hallmark of bravery and valor displayed by Marathas against Muslim invaders. No wonder, most 'Puneits and many history loving Maharashtrians and Indians have emotional and cultural bonding with the fort and the region. 3. What's Hurting? Puneits are known for their awareness for the social, and public matters. But when it comes to watchfulness and awareness regarding how surrounding forts are be...