Udgir has a great historical significance. It has witnessed the war between the Marathas and the Nizam of Hyderabad which took place in 1761. The Marathas led by Sadashivrao Bhau defeated the Nizam and the treaty of Udgir was signed. The fort of Udgir stands in all its glory speaking volumes about the Indian history and Indian culture. The fort is bounded by a 40 feet deep trench as the fort is built at the ground level. In the fort are several palaces Durbar halls and most importantly the Samadhi of Udaygir Maharaj which is 60 feet under the normal ground level. This is a place of great reverence to the people of the region. The fort has some rare inscriptions written in Arabic and Persian
The Udgir city has a glorious historical background and is known for the well built fort from pre-Bahamani age. It is also famous for the historic Battle of Udgir between Maratha Empire, led by Sadashivrao Bhau who defeated Nizam in 1759 when the treaty of Udgir was signed. Marathas got a convincing victory in the battle of Udgir under the able leadership of brave warrior Sadashivrao Bhau. Later it prompted Peshwe (Peshwas) of Pune to promote/elevate & designate him as Chief Commander of the Maratha Army for the Third Battle of Panipat fought in 1761.
With respect to the many famous wars and battles of Panipat, over the centuries "Panipat" has itself become a meaningful term and proverb with many meanings. viz Watres (the Wothiness/Metals) "Tested/Examined", Merged etc. Further more related to debacles, setbacks wars, battles, clashes, conflicts, contexts etc. Paani = the water/s got pat = ( also means found in some sense) but more as lost, vanished, or evapourated.
Around Panchkroshi of Udgir city and the fort in particular, there are old observation points, buildings, and establishments [all well built& mostly Table Tops with special white clay (shadu=cement) and varieties of mixed stones] scattered over many kilometers, mostly on the hills in
