Satara is a city located in the Satara District of Maharashtra state of India, near the confluence of the river Krishna and its tributary, the Venna. The city was established in the 16th century and w
View of Ajinkyatara Fort above the city of Satara, Maharashtra
Kas plateau, Satara (World Heritage Site)
A view of Narayan Maharaj Math from Shembdi Vaghali-Bamnoli Road
Shahu I was the fifth Chhatrapati of Maratha Empire from 1708 to 1749, the longest reign among the Maratha rulers. He was also the last subahdar of the Bijapur Subah, before being annexed by the Marat
Satara (city)
…the river Krishna and its tributary, the Venna. The city was established in the 16th century and was the seat of the Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire, Shahu I. It is the headquarters of Satara Tehsil, as well as the Satara District. The city gets its name from the seven forts (Sat-Tara) which are around the…
Chhatrapati Sambhaji with Prince Shahu c. 1685
Painting of Shahu I with his imperial guards, c. 18th century
Chhatrapati Shahu I on horseback
Entrance of the Ajinkyatara Fort