Chauler Fort
| Chauler Fort | |
|---|---|
| Nashik, Maharashtra, India | |
| File:Chauler.jpg Chauler Fort from Wadi Chauler | |
| Site information | |
| Type | HillFort |
| Owner | Govt. of India |
| Controlled by | File:Flag of the Maratha Empire.svg Maratha Empire ( –1818) File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom
 India (1947–) |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Location | |
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| Height | 3700 feet |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Stone |
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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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]- List of forts in Maharashtra
- List of forts in India
- Marathi People
- List of Maratha dynasties and states
- Maratha War of Independence
- Battles involving the Maratha Empire