This fort was the one to support Maharashtra during the ancient battles. Sinhagad or Kondana is a pride of the southwestern region of Pune. Purandar and Vajragad or Rudramal fort are twin forts. The fort is situated in the Western Ghats and stands 4472 ft above sea level. It is among one of the famous tourist attractions in Pune, Maharashtra, India. Purandhar Fort signifies the rise of Shivaji against Adil Shahi Bijapur Sultanate and the Mughals. The fort is now a popular tourist destination. The fort's historical significance is due to the Battle of Pratapgad in 1659 in which Afzal Khan was killed by Chatrapati Shivaji. Pratapgad literally 'Valour Fort' is a large mountain fort located in Satara district, in the Western Indian state of Maharashtra. The heartland of the Confederacy was opened, and the Federals would press on until the "Union" became a fact once more.The correct answer is (d), (b), (a), (c). Nashville was developed into a huge supply depot for the Union army in the west. The Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers, and railroads in the area, became vital Federal supply lines. Lee's surrender at Appomattox would send Grant to the White House.Īfter the fall of Fort Donelson, the South was forced to give up southern Kentucky and much of Middle and West Tennessee. Subsequent victories at Shiloh, Vicksburg, and Chattanooga would lead to his appointment as lieutenant general and commander of all Union Armies. With the capture of Fort Donelson and its sister fort, Henry, the North had not only won its first great victory, it had also gained a new hero-"Unconditional Surrender" Grant, who was promoted to major general. Although not officially recognized as nurses, women such as Mary Bickerdyke and Mary Newcomb, cared for and comforted sick and wounded soldiers. Many civilians came in search of loved ones or to offer support. Sanitary Commission was one of the first to provide food, medical supplies, and hospital ships to transport the wounded. Soon after the surrender, civilians and relief agencies rushed to assist the Union Army. Grant's answer was short and direct: "No terms except an unconditional and immediate surrender can be accepted." Buckner surrendered. That morning, February 16, Buckner asked Grant for terms. Colonel Nathan Bedford Forrest across swollen Lick Creek. The way of escape was closed once more.įloyd and Pillow turned over command of Fort Donelson to Buckner and slipped away to Nashville with about 2,000 men. Grant immediately launched a vigorous counterattack, retaking most of the lost ground and gaining new positions as well. Just as it seemed the way was clear, the Southern troops were ordered to return to their entrenchments-a result of confusion and indecision among the Confederate commanders. 
Both Confederate and Union soldiers fought furiously on the morning of February 15 the Union Army grudgingly retreated by the afternoon. Accordingly, they massed their troops against the Union right, hoping to clear a route to Nashville and safety. If the Confederates did not move quickly, they would be starved into submission. Grant was receiving reinforcements daily and had extended his right flank almost to Lick Creek to complete the encirclement of the Southerners.
The Confederate generals-John Floyd, Gideon Pillow, Simon Buckner and Bushrod Johnson-also rejoiced but sober reflection revealed another danger. The hills and hollows echoed with cheers from the southern soldiers. During this one and one-half hour duel the Confederates wounded Foote and inflicted such extensive damage upon the gunboats that they were forced to retreat.
Louis, Pittsburgh, Louisville, and Carondolet, and the timberclads Conestoga and Tyler, had arrived from Fort Henry via the Tennessee and Ohio Rivers and were exchanging "iron valentines" with the eleven big guns in the Southern water batteries. Foote's Union gunboat fleet, consisting of the ironclads St. Early in the afternoon a furious roar broke the stillness, and the earth began to shake. The morning of February 14 dawned cold and quiet. "No terms except an unconditional and immediate surrender can be accepted."
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