The Sentinels
Built across the rugged terrain,
standing strong in sun and rain.
They were the sentinels of the land,
reminders of a culture grand.
The ancient throne of Devgiri,
the birthplace of freedom – Shivneri.
Naldurg and Chakan protecting the plain,
Gavilgad, Narnala, under Gond kings’ reign.
Revival of the ancient throne,
it began when Torna was won.
Rajgad was the first capital,
witnessed plans of many a battle.
Sinhgad tells the valour of Tanaji,
Panhala narrates sacrifice of Baji.
Forest forts of Vishalgad, Pratapgad,
spiritual vibrations at Sajjangad.
Lohagad, as tough as iron,
Purandar withstanding any canon.
Glory of the Maratha power,
Vasai to Sitabardi, spread all over.
Janjira – a challenge throughout,
Salher, Mahuli guarding northern route.
Sindhudurg, Vijaydurg – mighty naval station,
Raigad saw Chhatrapati’s coronation.
The story of every fort and fortress,
of vital pieces in the game of chess!
-- Atul Sathe (© This content is under copyright. The writer can be contacted on atulsathe@yahoo.com)
standing strong in sun and rain.
They were the sentinels of the land,
reminders of a culture grand.
The ancient throne of Devgiri,
the birthplace of freedom – Shivneri.
Naldurg and Chakan protecting the plain,
Gavilgad, Narnala, under Gond kings’ reign.
Revival of the ancient throne,
it began when Torna was won.
Rajgad was the first capital,
witnessed plans of many a battle.
Sinhgad tells the valour of Tanaji,
Panhala narrates sacrifice of Baji.
Forest forts of Vishalgad, Pratapgad,
spiritual vibrations at Sajjangad.
Lohagad, as tough as iron,
Purandar withstanding any canon.
Glory of the Maratha power,
Vasai to Sitabardi, spread all over.
Janjira – a challenge throughout,
Salher, Mahuli guarding northern route.
Sindhudurg, Vijaydurg – mighty naval station,
Raigad saw Chhatrapati’s coronation.
The story of every fort and fortress,
of vital pieces in the game of chess!
-- Atul Sathe (© This content is under copyright. The writer can be contacted on atulsathe@yahoo.com)
Comments