Torna Fort also known as
Prachandagad is a large fort located in
Pune district in the state of
Maharashtra,
India. It is historically significant because it is the first fort captured by
Shivaji Maharaj in 1643, at the age of 16 forming the nucleus of the
Maratha empire. The hill has an elevation of above sea level, making it the highest hill-fort in the district. The name derives from
Prachanda (
Marathi for huge or massive) and
gad (
Marathi for fort).