Chauler Fort

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Chauler Fort
Nashik, Maharashtra, India
Chauler Fort from Wadi Chauler
Site information
TypeHillFort
OwnerGovt. of India
Controlled by Maratha Empire ( –1818)
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Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionRuins
Location
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Height3700 feet
Site history
MaterialsStone

Chauler Fort is a small fort located 100 kilometres (62 mi) north of Nashik, in the Indian state of Maharashtra. This fort can be visited in a day from Nashik. The nearest town is Satana.

History

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The history is similar to the Salher and Mulher forts. The fort was ruled by King Gawali.[1] This fort was under the control of Maratha empire until it was captured by British forces in 1818.

Places to see

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The fort is located on a high tableland with escarpments on all the sides. There is a statue of Chauranganath on the fort, whose village fair is held every year on Pithuri Amavasya which comes in August every year. There are three entrance gates and 4 rock cut water tanks on the fort. The gates are good example of marvelous architecture. The interior building and the fortification is lying in ruins [2]

See also

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References

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