Galna Fort | |
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Galna, Nashik | |
![]() The hill fort of Galna, 1804 | |
Coordinates | 20°46′24″N 74°32′00″E / 20.7733387°N 74.5333314°E |
Height | 2000 m |
Site information | |
Owner | Government of India |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Fairly good |
Site history | |
Materials | Stone, lime and lead |
Garrison information | |
Occupants | Malik 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.