Thalner (Thaleshwar) | |
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Dhule district, Maharashtra | |
Coordinates | 21°15′18″N 74°57′18″E / 21.255°N 74.955°E |
Site information | |
Owner | Government of India |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | dilapidated |
Site history | |
Built | 1128 |
Built by | Ahirs, Malik Raja Faruqi |
Materials | Stone, lime and lead |
Events | Battle of Thalner (1818) |
Garrison information | |
Occupants | Ahirs, 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.