Galna Fort

Galna Fort
Galna, Nashik
The hill fort of Galna, 1804
Galna Fort is located in Maharashtra
Galna Fort
Galna Fort
Coordinates20°46′24″N 74°32′00″E / 20.7733387°N 74.5333314°E / 20.7733387; 74.5333314
Height2000 m
Site information
OwnerGovernment of India
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionFairly good
Site history
MaterialsStone, lime and lead
Garrison information
OccupantsMalik Wuji and Malik Ashraf, Ahmed Shah Shivaji, Holkars, British

Galna was a major fort in Malegaon talukain in the south Khandesh area of Maharashtra, India. This fort was an important fort on the Burhanpur-Surat trade route. This is one of the forts in Maharashtra with the bastion and the entrance in good condition. This fort is located on hills between Malegaon and Dhule.