Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Torna Fort" in English language version.
Though the origin of this fort is not evident, many believe that it was constructed in the 13th century by Siva Panth, follower of the Hindu God Shiva. This was the first Fort captured by Shivaji in 1646, taking advantage of the confusion prevaling in the Bijapur court due to the illness of Sultan Mohammed Adil Shah, forming heart of the Maratha Kingdom. Torna Fort was one among the only two Maratha forts where Shivaji personally hoisted the saffron flag.
