Chauler Fort
Fort in Maharashtra, India
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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.
TypeHillFort
OwnerGovt. of India
Controlledby
Maratha Empire ( –1818)
United Kingdom
India (1947–)
Maratha Empire ( –1818)
United Kingdom
East India Company (1818–1857)
British Raj (1857–1947)
India (1947–)Opento
thepublicYes
thepublicYes
| Chauler Fort | |
|---|---|
| Nashik, Maharashtra, India | |
Chauler Fort from Wadi Chauler | |
| Site information | |
| Type | HillFort |
| Owner | Govt. of India |
| Controlled by | Maratha Empire ( –1818) United Kingdom
India (1947–) |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Location | |
  Chauler Fort Chauler Fort  Chauler Fort Chauler Fort (Maharashtra) | |
| Coordinates | 20.575155°N 74.099934°E |
| Height | 3700 feet |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Stone |
History
Places to see
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]