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Gavilgad Fort




Gavilgad Fort is located in Amaravati District of Maharashtra and lies near Chikhaldara. Constructed over 300 hundred ago, this fort was controlled by the Hindu and Mughal rulers.

Gavilgad Fort features beautifully carved sculptures, believed to be made during the period of the Nizams. There are 10 cannons in the fort, made of iron, copper and brass. Within the fort lie two lakes - Bamnitaloa and Khambtaloa. The fort is in a dilapidated state now.



Updated on 5th January, 2015
District: Amaravati

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