Salota fort
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OwnerGovt. of India
Opento
thepublicyes
thepublicyes
Conditiondilapidated
| Salota fort | |
|---|---|
| Salota fort, Nashik | |
 Salota fort seen from Salher fort | |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Govt. of India |
| Open to the public | yes |
| Condition | dilapidated |
| Location | |
  Salota fort Shown within Maharashtra | |
| Coordinates | 20°43′21″N 73°57′13″E / 20.722441°N 73.9536738°E |
| Height | 1295 m |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Stone, lime and lead |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Salher |
| Events | Massacre of Bahalol Khan |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | Shivaji, British |
Salota fort is a hill fort in Maharashtra, India. It is located in the Baglan region of Nashik. It lies close to the Salher fort.
No separate history is known about this fort. The fort adjoins Salher fort. This part of hill was fortified to provide additional protection from the enemy.
Places to see
The fort can be reached after a strenuous climb up the hill. To climb up to the top of the fort require climbing equipment.
There are three doors in a line which lead to the main part of the fort. There are two rock-cut water cisterns at the fort.[1]
