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It is a hill fort located in Pune district.
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The fort was built in 1713-1720 CE by Balaji Vishwanath, the first Peshwa.
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It has an elevation of 1084 metres above sea level.
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Compared to its twin fort Lohagad, Visapur Fort is bigger and higher up.
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There are old houses, a decorative arch, water cisterns, and caverns inside the fort.
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In 1818, the British seized control of Lohagad-Visapur and placed Colonel Prother in charge of it.
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An iron gun with a four-inch bore and 10 feet of length was discovered in 1885 close to the north wall. It was emblazoned with the Tudor Rose and Crown.
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It takes two hours to walk the twisting walls of Visapoor at a moderate pace.
Have you visited the Visapur Fort in Maharashtra yet?
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