Mohandar fort
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Mohandar Fort / Shidaka fort is a fort located 55 km from Nashik, in Nashik district, of Maharashtra, India. This fort is an important fort in Nashik district. The three forts Achala, Ahivant, and Mohandar are very close by. This fort was constructed to guard the Ahivant fort. This fort can be seen from a long distance due to the presence of needle hole in the cliff below this fort.[1]
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Mohandar Fort/ Shidaka fort | |
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Part of Ajintha Satmal Hill Range | |
Nashik district, Maharashtra | |
Coordinates | 20°26′33.2″N 73°53′39.9″E |
Type | Hill fort |
Height | 3900Ft. |
Site information | |
Owner | IndiaGovernment of India |
Controlled by | Ahmadnagar (1521-1594) Maratha (1670-1676) Mughal Empire(1676-1754) Maratha (1754-1818) United Kingdom
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Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Ruins |
Site history | |
Materials | Stone |
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