Gawilghur
Historic fortress in Vidarbha, India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Gawilghur (also, Gawilgarh or Gawilgad, Pronunciation: [ɡaːʋilɡəɖ]) was a well-fortified mountain stronghold of the Maratha Empire north of the Deccan Plateau, in the vicinity of Satpura Ranges, Amravati District,[1] Maharashtra. It was successfully assaulted by a force commanded by Arthur Wellesley on 15 December 1803 during the Second Anglo-Maratha War.
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Gawilghur fort | |
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Amravati District, VidarbhaMaharashtra | |
Coordinates | 21°22′56″N 77°20′2″E |
Type | Hill fort |
Height | 1,103 m (3,619 ft) ASL |
Site information | |
Owner | Government of India |
Controlled by | Bahmani Sultanate British Empire |
Open to the public | Yes |
Site history | |
Built | 1425-26 AD |
Built by | Gond kings, Bahmani Sultanate |
In use | 1425-1803 AD |
Materials | Stone |
Garrison information | |
Past commanders | Rana Shivdeosingh Rajput |
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