Panahala to pavankhind Trail

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EvenTokri organises
Trek n Trail @
Panhala to Pavankhind
On 16th & 17th July 2022
Panhala to Pavankhind

Battle of Pävankhind was a rearguard last stand that took place on 13 July 1660,at a mountain pass in the vicinity of fort Vishalgad near the city of Kolhapur with the Maratha warrior Baji prabhu Deshpande and Sambhu Singh Jadhav against siddhi masud of the Bijapur sultanate.The engagement ended with the destruction of the Maratha forces, and a tactical victory for the Bijapur sultanate but failing to achieve a strategic victory.

In 1660, Shivaji maharaj was trapped in the fort of Panhala,under siege and vastly outnumbered by an Adilshah army led by an Abyssian General called Siddhi masud.Shivaji maharaj planned to escape to the Maratha fort of Vishalgad. Two Maratha sardars under the Adilshahi General Siddi Jouhar, namely Suryarao Surve and Jaswantrao Dalvi had also encircled the fort of Vishalgad simultaneously. Shivaji maharaj waited for months, planning and depleting the Adilshah’s food source.
Shivaji, Baji Prabhu, and around 600 of their best troops, would dash through the Adilshahi force at night. A man named Shiva Kashid, who resembled Shivaji in appearance, had volunteered to dress like the king and get captured. This bought some additional time due to the confusion over identity, before Siddi Masud realised the error and gave chase.

Baji Prabhu Deshpande Statue in Panhala Fort.
Shivaji maharaj made his escape on the dark night of 13 July, with his troops and the Adilshah army was in pursuit with an army of 10,000. It was clear that there was no way to shake off the enemy, and that the Marathas would not simultaneously prevail over both the Moghul garrison at Vishalgad and the chasing Adilshahi army.
The only option was for a section of the Marathas to stay back and fight the larger Adilshahi forces in a rearguard action, while the rest of the Marathas would carry on to their destination. Shivaji maharaj decided to split his forces. Baji Prabhu agreed to face the troops of Bijapur with 300 soldiers. Shivaji maharaj told Baji Prabhu that he would hear cannons being fired 5 times from Vishalgad, signaling Shivaji maharaja’s safety. The strategic position of Ghod Khind (Horse Pass) was chosen for the defence, as it was very narrow and only a few soldiers could pass at any one time.
Baji Prabhu occupied Ghod Khind, blocking the path of the Adilshah troops. His brother Fulaji Prabhu as well as sardars such as Shambusing Jadhav were present with him. Fulaji Prabhu and Shambusing were killed after a gallant and fierce fight.
Baji Prabhu was severely wounded but carried on fighting at his station. The Adilshahi army repeatedly tried to break through the defenses of the pass, but were repeatedly repulsed. The unequal battle raged for hours, with the defenders maintaining their positions, but with rapidly depleting numbers. Only a handful of Marathas survived, and around a thousand soldiers of the Adilshahi army became casualties in attempting to take the pass.
Five hours after the battle started, the cannon fire announcing Shivaji’s safe return to Vishalgad was heard. Almost three hundred Marathas had been killed. Legend has it that a gravely injured Baji Prabhu continued engaging the enemy and held the pass, only laying down his life once he heard the sound of cannon fire. The handful surviving Marathas then retreated and disappeared in the forest as per the plan.

Shivaji maharaj and his 300 soldiers had to break through the encirclement of Suryarao and Jaswantrao at Vishalgadh. A fierce battle ensued in which Shivaji himself fought wearing Dandpatta in his both hands. Seeing this fight, the commander of Vishalgadh fort sent help to Shivaji maharaj enabling him and his troops to reach the fort safely. Shivaji maharaj then fired cannons as a signal for Baji Prabhu to retreat.
The pass, Ghod Khind (Horse Pass) was renamed Pavan Khind (Sacred Pass) in honour of the sacrifice of the 300 Maratha troops.
Type:Dence forest jungle Trail in Rain
Difficulty Level: Medium
Endurance Level: Medium
Distance:Approx 35km
Condition:Avarage
Suitable Age:10 to 60
Trek n Trail charges-
Rs.1500/-ph
(For who confirm with advance payment before 14th July 2022)
Rs.1600/-ph
(For who confirm after 14th July 2022)
Travelling charges-
@ actual/ph extra
Meeting point our office @
2 sumangal apt opp bsnl office lane Canada corner sharanpur nashik
cost includes –
Tea,Biscuits,Breakfast,Snacks,Lunch,hi tea,Helpers,Experts,Guide,Gears,Basic First aid,all official n unofficial fees if any.
Things to carry-
1. 2 ltr water (compulsory)
2. Torch with extra batteries (compulsory)
3. Good quality Trekking shoes only
4. cap, Sunglasses
5. Personal medicine (if any)
6. Wind cheater or rain coat
7.Ready to eat snacks
8.personal refreshment Kit.
9.extra pair of Dry cloths.

Smoking and consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited.

Please note that shorts,3/4th pants, sleeveless apparels are not allowed for your safety.

Everyone has to follow the instruction given by the trek leader/instructors/Experts.You are coming on your own risk.

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