Thalner

Thalner (Thaleshwar)
Dhule district, Maharashtra
Thalner Fort
Thalner (Thaleshwar) is located in Maharashtra
Thalner (Thaleshwar)
Thalner (Thaleshwar)
Coordinates21°15′18″N 74°57′18″E / 21.255°N 74.955°E / 21.255; 74.955
Site information
OwnerGovernment of India
Open to
the public
Yes
Conditiondilapidated
Site history
Built1128
Built byAhirs, Malik Raja Faruqi
MaterialsStone, lime and lead
EventsBattle of Thalner (1818)
Garrison information
OccupantsAhirs, Faruqis, Holkars, British

Thalner is an Shirpur Tahsil's Village, the first capital of the Faruqi kings, stands on the banks of the Tapi river, in Shirpur tehsil about 46.67 km. (28 miles) north-east of Dhule in Maharashtra state, India. It was fortified and played a significant role in the history of Khandesh. At the foot of the fort is an old stone temple dedicated to Thaleshwar. The name Thalner probably derived from this temple. The capital was once a significant commercial centre.