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Achala Fort Maharashtra Achala Fort is a westernmost fort in the Satmala hill range. It is located 55km from Nashik, in Nashik district, of Maharashtra. This fort is adjoining the Ahivant Fort. The three forts Achala, Ahivant, and Mohandar are very close by. The Achala and Mohandar forts were constructed to guard the Ahivant fort. Captain Briggs has described it as a large hill, whose ascent is very easy till it reaches the top where it is very steep. Achala Fort 4040 ft high is a Giridurg type fort which is a middle class fort for trek from the Satlal mountain ranges of Nashik district .The Achal fort comes in Ajanta Satlal section. Hence, this fort can be reached via Nashik or Manmad. It is also possible from Gujarat through Saputara.   History In 1636 this fort was under the control of Adilshah. The Moghul Emperor Shahjahan send one of his General Shaista Khan and entrusted to win all the forts in Nashik region. Alivardikhan was cavalier of Shaista Khan who won...

Ahivant fort Maharashtra Ahivant Fort / अहिवंत किल्ला is a fort located 55km from Nashik,in Nashik district, of Maharashtra. This fort is an important fort in Nashik district. The three forts Achala, Ahivant, and Mohandar are very close by. The other two forts were constructed to guard the Ahivant fort. Captain Briggs has described it as a large and shapeless hill, remarkably bleak and unhealthy. Aihwant fort Ahiwant fort - 4000 feet of Giridurg fort is situated in the Satlal mountain range of Nashik district and there is a middle class fort for trekkers.Ajintha fort is situated in Ajanta Satlal section. Hence, this fort can be reached via Nashik or via Manmad. It is also possible from Gujarat through Saputara.   History In 1636 this fort was under the control of Adilshah. The Moghul Emperor Shahjahan send one of his General Shaista Khan and entrusted to win all the forts in Nashik region. Alivardikhan was cavalier of Shaista Khan who won the Fort. In...

Indrai Fort Maharashtra Indrai Fort - 4490 feet high this fort is in Giridurga type. This fort of Satlal Ranges in Nashik district is considered as easy for trekkers. A range of Sahyadri is started in the Nashik district from the tunnel. And they come to the moonlight. Next, they go up to Ankai, near Manmad. The same queue is called the Ajanta-Seventh Line. There are 4 forts in Chandwad taluka. Rajdhore, Koledar, Indrai, and Chandwad.   History   Much less history about this fort is known. This fort was surrendered to Captain Mackintosh in 1818, after the garrison in the fort saw burning of the neighbouring Rajdher fort.     GETTING THERE Maharashtra ST (State Transport) buses and trains are available all over from Pune and Mumbai Mainly 1. VADBARE : Pass a bus to Chandrwadi from Rajdhariwadi. 6 kms from Chandwad Get down to the village, which is situated at a distance. There is a bold step to get to fort from Vadabare ...

Kavanai / Kawani Fort Maharashtra This fort is 2500 feet high, in the Giridurg fort. This fort of Igatpuri-West Dongarange in Nashik district is considered to be of medium to trekers. Sahyadri Range, which is located in Igatpuri area, is divided into two directions. The Sahyadri range, which is east to the east and east to the west, is called Kalsubai Range. In these forts Kalsubai, Alang, Kulang, Avand-Patta, the forts of the west are Tringalwadi, Kawanai, Harihar, Bramhagiri and Anjanary. Igatpuri or Ghoti should be available to explore this area. History   It is said that the fort was built by Moghuls. It was ceded to Peshvas by Nizam under the terms of the treaty held after the Battle of Udgir (1760).This fort along with Tringalwadi and fifteen other forts were captured by British army under leadership of Col. Briggs.   GETTING THERE Maharashtra ST (State Transport) buses and trains are available all over from Pune and Mumbai Mainly ...