Hargad Fort

Hargad Fort
Nashik district, Maharashtra
Hargad fort from Mulher
Hargad Fort is located in Maharashtra
Hargad Fort
Hargad Fort
Coordinates20°45′17.8″N 74°02′21.8″E / 20.754944°N 74.039389°E / 20.754944; 74.039389
TypeHill fort
Height4450 feet
Site information
OwnerGovernment of India
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionRuins
Site history
MaterialsStone
GradeMedium

Hargad Fort is located in the Baglan area of Nashik district. There are two main hill ranges in Baglan area, the Selbari range is south of the Dolbari hill range. These two ranges run parallel to each other in east-west direction. Hargad is located on Selbari hill range. All these forts were maintained to keep watch on the Burhanpur-Surat ancient commercial road. The road passes between the two hill ranges. Hargad fort is a small fort, close to Mulher fort. These are key forts situated between fertile lands of Khandesh and port city of Surat.