Javlya fort
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Javlya Fort | |
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जवळ्या किल्ला | |
Part of Ajintha Satmal Hill Range | |
Nashik district, Maharashtra | |
Coordinates | 20°22′27″N 73°57′27.1″E / 20.37417°N 73.957528°E |
Type | Hill fort |
Height | 4055 ft. |
Site information | |
Owner | Tiwari Family |
Controlled by | Mughal Empire(1636-1670) Maratha (1670-1818) United Kingdom
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Open to the public | yes |
Condition | in ruins |
Site history | |
Materials | Stone |
Javlya Fort (
History
The fort was positioned to overlook the trade route from Khandesh to Nashik. The twin forts are also named as "Rola-Jola" forts. In 1636 this fort was won by Alavardikhan for the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. In 1670 this fort was won by Shivaji Maharaj. In 1671 Dilerkhan encircled the fort with Moghul Army but, was defeated. However, MahabatKhan captured this fort. This fort was under the Peshwas for a long time until the British forces captured it in 1818.[1] In 1819 Captain Mackintosh destroyed the steps, bastion and the walls of the fort making the ascent of the fort impracticable.[2]
How to reach
There are regular buses from
Places to see
The greater part of the fort is enclosed by wall with a single gate with
20°22′27″N 73°57′27.1″E / 20.37417°N 73.957528°E
See also
- List of forts in Maharashtra
- List of Maratha dynasties and states
- Maratha War of Independence
- List of people involved in the Maratha Empire
- Mughal Empire
References
- ^ "Jawlya, Sahyadri, Shivaji, Trekking, Marathi, Maharastra". Trekshitiz.com.
- ^ "Nasik District Gazetteers". Archived from the original on 3 May 2017. Retrieved 25 May 2018.