Avandha Fort

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AvndhaFort
औंढ़ा/ अवंढा किल्ला
Part of Kalsubai Hill Range
Nashik district, Maharashtra
Avandha fort from Patta fort
AvndhaFort
Coordinates	19°44′46.8″N 73°50′13.8″E / 19.746333°N 73.837167°E / 19.746333; 73.837167
Type	Hill fort
Height	4400 Ft.
Site information
Owner	Mughal Empire (1688-1761) Maratha Empire (1761-1818) British Empire (1818-1947) Government of India (1947-)
Open to the public	Yes
Condition	Ruins
Site history
Materials	Stone

Aundha Fort, or Avandha Killa (Marathi: औंढ़ा/ अवंढा किल्ला), is a fort situated in Aundhewadi village between Nasik and Ahmadnagar in Maharashtra. This fort is close to Patta Fort. The residents of Patta Killa are known as Pattekar, meaning "residents of Fort Patta".

History[]

The history of this fort is similar to the adjoining Patta fort. On 11 January 1688, this fort was captured by Moghul army headed by Matabarkhan. He appointed Shyamsingh as the chief of the fort. Later this fort was captured by Peshwas in 1761. Finally in 1818 this fort was won by the British.

Places to see[]

This fort is very difficult to climb due to the broken stone cut steps at many places. Except for rock cut cisterns and steps which lead to the highest point, there are very few structures left on the fort.^[1]

What’s to watch?[]

1. Fort is surrounded by windmills, its just make this fort more awesome watching mindmills during travel and trek.
2. Only for males since it's written on the top "Women please don't claim her" must be some religious reasons.
3. Iron Chain climbing Experience.
4. A cave, Mandir & water pond at top of fort.
5. Awesome view of Kadwa reservoir and also one can watch over Patta fort from top of fort.
6. C-shape of mountains surrounding fort, this is the best spot for taking some Pics, Selfie.
7. A watchpost, which is accessible after you climb up.

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Aundha Fort

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