Q. In which mountain range is the Torna Fort, the first fort captured by Shivaji Maharaj in 1646, located?
Answer:
Sahyadri Range
Notes: Torna Fort, also known as Prachandagad, is situated in the Sahyadri mountain range of Maharashtra. It was the first fort captured by Shivaji Maharaj in 1646, signifying the start of the Maratha Empire. The Sahyadri range is also known as the Western Ghats.