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Hargad Fort | |
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Nashik district, Maharashtra | |
Coordinates | 20°45′17.8″N 74°02′21.8″E / 20.754944°N 74.039389°E |
Type | Hill fort |
Height | 4450 feet |
Site information | |
Owner | Government of India |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Ruins |
Site history | |
Materials | Stone |
Grade | Medium |
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.