Mora fort

20°45′11.1″N 74°03′59.9″E / 20.753083°N 74.066639°E / 20.753083; 74.066639TypeHill fortHeight4450 feetSite informationOwnerGovernment of IndiaOpen to
the publicYesConditionRuinsSite historyMaterialsStoneGradeMedium

Mora fort is located in the Baglan area of Nashik district. There are two main hill ranges in Baglan area, the Selbari range is south of the Dolbari hill range. These two ranges run parallel to each other in east-west direction. Moragad is located on Selbari hill range. All these forts were maintained to keep watch on the Burhanpur-Surat ancient commercial road. The road passes between the two hill ranges. Mora fort is a small fort, east of Mulher fort.[1]

History

No separate history is mentioned of this fort. This fort is adjoining the Mulher fort.[2]

Places to see

There are few rock cut cisterns and caves on the fort, There are two rock cut gates. There is no significant construction on the fort. The pathway to the fort is made of rock cut steps. From the top of this fort Mangi-Tungi, Salher, Salota, Hargad, Mulher, Nhavigad forts are easily seen.

How to reach

There is a good motorable road up to the base village Mulher. It takes about two hour to reach the col between Mulher and Mora fort. The path from the col leads to the fort. There are two gates in good condition. There is no good water on the fort, so it is advisable to carry enough water. It takes about one hour to climb and see the fort.

Gallery

  • Small Pond on the fort
    Small Pond on the fort
  • Entrance to the fort
    Entrance to the fort
  • Ganesh Idol with sword
    Ganesh Idol with sword

References

  1. ^ Pathak, Arunchandra S. (1975). Nashik District Gazetteer (Second ed.). Govt of Maharashtra. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Moragad, Sahyadri,Shivaji,Trekking,Marathi,Maharastra". trekshitiz.com. Archived from the original on 28 August 2012.
  • Sangati written by Young zingaro Trekkers
  • Sad sahyadrichi Bhatkanti Killyanchi written by P.K. Ghanekar
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