Nimgiri-Hanumantgad Fort
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Nimgiri- Hanumantgad Fort (Marathi: निमगिरी–हनुमंतगड) is Located in Junnar taluka of Pune district in Maharashtra. These two forts jointly form two peaks on a same hill . It is one of the seven important forts along with Hadsar, Chavand, Shivneri, Jivdhan, Narayangad and Sindola forts that protected the trade route during medieval period from Junnar to Kalyan port through Naneghat.[1] This is a fort located 25 km (16 mi) from the Junnar town.
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Nimgiri- Hanumantgad Fort | |
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निमगिरी –हनुमंतगड | |
Pune district, Maharashtra | |
Coordinates | 19.294956°N 73.773003°E / 19.294956; 73.773003 |
Type | Hill fort |
Height | 3450 Ft |
Site information | |
Owner | Government |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Ruined |
Site history | |
Materials | Basalt Stone |
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