Sinhagad's history stretches back over 2000 years, with evidence suggesting its existence even before the Maratha Empire. Originally known as Kondhana, it was captured by Muhammad bin Tughlaq but later regained by the Marathas. The fort is most famous for the Battle of Sinhagad in 1670, where Tanaji Malusare, a brave Maratha warrior and commander in Shivaji Maharaj's army, recaptured it from the Mughals. Tanaji lost his life in the battle, and Shivaji Maharaj renamed the fort Sinhagad in his honor. The fort has witnessed numerous battles and sieges throughout its history, playing a crucial role in shaping the region's destiny. It was later under British control before India's independence.