| Vasota Fort | |
| Native Name: | वासोटा किल्ला/ व्याघ्रगड |
| Map Type: | India Maharashtra |
| Coordinates: | 17.6633°N 73.6969°W |
| Built: | Bhoj Raja of Panhala |
| Materials: | Stone |
| Height: | 3814 feet |
| Ownership: |  Government of India |
| Open To Public: | Yes |
Vasota Fort (also called Vyaghragad (व्याघ्रगड)) is located in Satara district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.[1]
It was famously defended by Tai Telin a mistress of Pant Pratinidhi a killedar of the fort when he was captured.
Vasota fort is attributed to the Kolhapur Shilahara Chief Bhoja II (1178–1193) of Panhala. Vasota always remained with Marathas, Shirkes & Mores in 16th century.
Shivaji incorporated the fort into the Maratha Empire in 1655 during the conquest of Javli. Shivaji renamed the fort "Vyaghragad" (Vyaghra – means tiger), owing to its difficult natural defense.
In 1818 the British bombarded the fort with heavy artillery, destroying many buildings on Vasota (Chandika mandir, Daru-kothar, etc.) and looted property worth 5 lakhs.
The fort is in dilapidated condition and is overgrown. The remnants of Shree Mahadev mandir and the plinth of a huge "sadar" (discussion place) are there.[2] It is a protected natural reserve.
Vasota Fort is located about 70 km from satara near Bamnoli village on the banks of Shivsagar lake.