Markanda Fort
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Markandya Fort/Markinda Fort/ Markanda fort (Marathi: मार्कंड्या किल्ला, Hindi: मार्कंड्या क़िला, transliteration: Markandeya Qilа̄) is a fort located 52 km (32 mi)from Nashik, Nashik district, of Maharashtra. The base village is Mulane on the Wani-Kalwan Link Road. The nearest town is Wani, which is 5.5 km from Mulane village. This fort is opposite the holy Saptashringi hill..
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Markandya Fort | |
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मार्कंड्या किल्ला | |
Part of Ajintha Satmal Hill Range | |
Nashik district, Maharashtra | |
Coordinates | 20°23′05.5″N 73°55′39.9″E |
Type | Hill fort |
Height | 4383 Ft |
Site information | |
Owner | Government of India |
Controlled by | Maratha (1670-1818) United Kingdom
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Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Ruins |
Site history | |
Materials | Stone |
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