Gorakhgad is a fort located in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra, India, and has a rich history. The fort was built during the 16th century by the Bahmani Sultanate and later came under the control of the Maratha Empire. The fort played an important role in protecting the trading routes between Konkan and Deccan regions of India.
During the British colonial rule in India, the fort was used as a watchtower to keep an eye on the surrounding area. It was also used as a military base during the Anglo-Maratha Wars.