#6# Fort # Rajdher fort (Chandwad)

 

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Rajdher fort (Chandwad)

 

LOCATION: 244 kms from Mumbai, 282 kms from Pune, 79 kms from Nashik, 37 kms from Manmad and 13 Km from Chandwad. BEST TIME TO VISIT: September or you can travel any time throughout year.

   

Rajdher -Fort

One of the mountain ranges of Sahyadri starts from Surgana in Nasik, and ends at Chandvad. This is called Ajanta Satmaal. Amongst the various forts in this range, Rajdher, Indrai, Koldher and Chandvad lie in the Chandvad taluka.

Fort Information:

Location Details : Rajdher Fort

Base Village : Rajdeherwadi

Nearest Railway Station : Manmad

Fort Height : 4330 ft

Difficulty : Med - High

History:

This fort was built earlier than Yadava period. This fort was under the control of Yadavas in 1216-17. This fort was under control of Alauddin Khalji and later under the Faruki. In 1601 the Khandesh Suba was in the hands of Moghuls, this fort was handed over to Ramajipant of Bhadgaon in return of the victory over Ashirigad. The Bakhar records depict this fort to be under the control of Shivaji Maharaj.

 

In 1752 under the Treaty of Bhalki, this fort was surrendered by Nizam to Peshwa. In 1762 Madhavrao Peshwa handed over this fort to Vitthal Shivdev for yearly revenue of Rupees ten thousand for the fort.

In 1764 the Pawar brothers of Chalisgaon revolted against Peshwa, which was crushed by Bajirao-II by sending Vittalrao Vinchurkar to capture Chalisgaon, the Rajdeher fort was also brought under the control of Peshwas.

 

On 15 April 1818 this fort was won by Col. Prother of British forces, after a fierce battle with Nikam Deshmukh.

How to reach Rajdher fort:

 

By Road:

 

Base Village for Rajdher fort is Rajdeherwadi.

 

- Best route for folks from Mumbai and Pune would be from come to Nashik or Manmad.

 

- Take a bus from Manmad to Chandwad, will cost you Rs-50 and get down at Renuka Devi temple and form there you can start your trek to Chandwad fort.

Note: And from opposite site of Renuka Devi temple you can take state transport first bus around 6 am to 6:30 am to Rajdeherwadi.

Don’t forget to visit Renuka Devi temple, Chandreshwar temple, Rangmahal in Chandwad town.

 

By Train: Manmad station which is around 24 kms.

 

By Air: Mumbai airport which is around 240 kms.

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