Ahivant Fort Information
Location:
Ahivant Fort is located in the Satana taluka of Nashik district, in the Satmala mountain range.
Height:
The fort stands at an average height of about 4000 feet.
Nearest Place: Vani
How to Reach:
The distance from Nashik to Ahivant Fort is about 55 km.
From the international city of Mumbai, one can reach via Nashik – Dindori – Vani – Nanduri route.
There are three trekking routes to reach the fort from the base:
1. From the base of Achala Fort
2. Via Begwadi
3. Via Daregaon
Places to See on the Fort:
Trek Route Description:
From Vani–Nanduri road, after crossing the ghat, you reach Daregaon. There is a Maruti temple in the village. From there, a path leads to Ahivant Fort. After crossing a plateau, dense forest begins. Climbing a small hill, you can see Ahivant Fort and Budhya Hill. The trail leads to a pass (khind), with Budhya Hill on the left and Ahivant Fort on the right.
Budhya Hill:
This hill is connected to the fort and had habitation in the past. Water cisterns can be seen here, including a pillar tank. A guard post was maintained here to protect the fort.
Cave on Step Route:
On the way to the stepped route, there is a cave used by soldiers as shelter for guarding the pass.
Rock-cut Steps Route:
Steps are carved into hard rock, which lead to the top of the fort.
Plateau:
A vast plateau is seen after reaching the top.
Ruins of Buildings:
Remains of a large wada (residential structure) are visible in the center.
Other building ruins indicate that a large number of soldiers once lived here.
Water Tank & Temple:
A large water reservoir is present at the center.
Nearby is a ruined temple containing idols of Maruti and Goddess Saptashrungi.
Water Cisterns:
Several cisterns are found, especially on the southwest side.
Granary Ruins:
Two granaries are visible—one for storing grains and another possibly for ammunition.
Large Cave:
On the western side, a large cave suitable for staying can be seen. From here, Tavlya Hill is visible.
Balantiniche Take & Khandoba Temple:
At the rear end, there is a water cistern known locally as “Balantiniche Take.” Nearby is a horse-mounted idol, believed to be of Lord Khandoba.
Large Lake:
A large reservoir near the fort indicates the presence of a strong military base.
Northern Cave:
A large cave on the northern side is accessible via an iron ladder.
Structure:
The fort resembles the shape of a crab, with Achala Fort forming a tail-like extension and Daregaon pass on one side.
Historical Information:
The fort is part of the Baglan region and is around 1000 years old.
Construction occurred during different periods.
Caves and water tanks were carved during the Satavahana and Yadava periods.
Later, it came under Sultanate rule.
Then under the Bahmani Empire, followed by the Nizamshahi.
In 1636, Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan captured it.
Records mention that Alivardi Khan captured 14 forts in Baglan.
Around 1670, Moropant Pingle brought the fort under Maratha rule.
After the Surat campaign, Aurangzeb sent Mahabat Khan and Diler Khan to capture the fort.
Legend:
Mahabat Khan attacked from the front while Diler Khan attacked from another side. Despite a month-long siege, the fort was not captured. A astrologer created a sugar model of the fort and released an ant to study its path. Based on this, he predicted that the fort would be captured from Diler Khan’s side—and it happened accordingly.
During the Mughal period, it served as a major military base.
Later, Marathas regained control in the 17th century.
It remained under Peshwa rule.
In 1818, British officer Prather captured and destroyed parts of the fort.
After India’s independence in 1947, the fort came under the Government of India.
Conclusion:
This is the complete information about Ahivant Fort.
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