Asheri Fort Maharashtra
Asheri Fort Maharashtra Asheri Fort / Asheri is a fort located 102 km from Mumbai and 88 km from Thane. It is in Palghar district, of Maharashtra. This fort is an important fort in Palghar district. The fort is located on the hills near Mendhavan Khind on Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway. The base village Khodkona is a very small tribal village. The Fort restoration is done by the local villagers. Asherigad Fort - 1680 feet high this fort is in Giridurg. This fort of Palghar in Thane district is considered to be of medium to trekers.There are many small forts in the Palghar region, among them Asharigad is considered to be 'Dada'. The shape is huge and this fort looks strong. History This fort was built by the Bhojraja of Shilahara dynasty. This fort was captured by Bimb Raja of Mahim (Palghar)from Kolis.This fort is about 800years old.It was ruled by Gujrat Sultanate. The Portuguese captain of Bassein, Antonio Moniz Barreto annexed the Asherigad in 1556, aft...