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{{Short description|Fort in Kalsubai range, India}}

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{{Infobox Military Structure
{{Infobox Military Structure
|name = Kulang Fort,कुलंग गड
|name = Kulang Fort
|native_name = कुलंग गड
|partof = [[Kalsubai]] Range
|partof = [[Kalsubai]] Range
|location = [[Nashik district]], [[Maharashtra]]
|location = [[Nashik district]], [[Maharashtra]]
|image = Kulangfort.jpg
|image = Kulangfort.jpg
|caption = Kulang fort from [[Madan]]
|caption = Kulang fort from [[Madangad Fort]]
|map_type=India Maharashtra
|map_type=India Maharashtra
|latitude = 19.5916932
|longitude = 73.639276
|map_size = 300
|map_size = 300
|map_caption = Shown within [[Maharashtra]]
|map_caption = Shown within [[Maharashtra]]
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|built = Satvahan Era
|built = Satvahan Era
|materials = Stone
|materials = Stone
|height = 4825 feet<ref>{{cite web|url=http://trekshitiz.com/trekshitiz/marathi/Kulang-Trek-K-Alpha.html|title=Kulang, Sahyadri,Shivaji,Trekking,Marathi,Maharastra|publisher=}}</ref>
|height = 4825 feet<ref>{{cite web|url=http://trekshitiz.com/trekshitiz/marathi/Kulang-Trek-K-Alpha.html|title=Kulang, Sahyadri,Shivaji,Trekking,Marathi,Maharastra|lang=mr|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130907052507/http://trekshitiz.com:80/trekshitiz/marathi/Kulang-Trek-K-Alpha.html|archive-date=7 September 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Kulang, Hill forts Category, Western Ghats, India, Adventure, Trekking|url=http://trekshitiz.com/Ei/Kulang-Trek-Hill_forts-Category.html|access-date=1 January 2021|publisher=TreKshitiZ Sanstha}}</ref>
|used =
|used =
|condition = Ruins
|condition = Ruins
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'''Kulang fort''' (कुलंग गड ) is located in the [[Igatpuri]] area of Nashik district. Kulang fort is located on [[Kalsubai]] hill range.This fort is adjacent to the [[Madan]] and [[Alang Fort]].All these forts were maintained to keep watch on the [[Nashik]]-[[Kalyan]] ancient commercial road. This fort is lies on the western side of the hill range.
'''Kulang fort''' (कुलंग गड ) is located in the [[Igatpuri]] area of Nashik district, on the western side of the [[Kalsubai]] hill range. This fort is adjacent to the [[Madangad Fort|Madangad]] and [[Alang Fort|Alang]] forts, all of which were constructed to protect the [[Nashik]]-[[Kalyan]] ancient commercial road.


==History==
==History==
No separate history is mentioned of this fort. In 1760 the forts were probably ceded by the [[Moghuls]] to the [[Peshwa]] along with many other forts in the [[Nashik]] region.In 1818 this fort along with the others were captured by the [[British]] forces<ref>https://cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/ english/gazetteer/Nasik/022%20Places/001%20Place.htm#Kulang</ref>.The Britishers, however did not destroy the steps of this fort.
In 1760 the fort were probably ceded by the [[Mughals|Moghuls]] to the [[Peshwa]] along with many other forts in the [[Nashik]] region. In 1818 Kulang along with the other nearby forts were captured by the [[British Empire|British]] forces.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2000|title=NASIK DISTRICT GAZETTEERS|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130925095406/http://cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/Nasik/022%20Places/001%20Place.htm#Kulang|access-date=2021-01-01|url=https://cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/Nasik/022%20Places/001%20Place.htm#Kulang|url-status=live|archive-date=25 September 2013|publisher=[[Government of Maharashtra]]}}</ref> The British, however did not destroy the steps of this fort


==Places to see==
==Places to see==
There are few rock cut cisterns and a cave on the fort. The main gate is in a ruined form. There is no significant construction on the fort, except for a Wada made from stone masonary.The pathway to the fort is made of rock cut steps. From the top of this fort [[Kalsubai]] peak, [[Patta]], Aundha, [[Madan]], [[Alang Fort]] and [[Ratangad]] forts are easily seen.
There are few rock cut cisterns and a cave on the fort. There is no significant construction on the fort, except for a Wada made from stone masonry and the ruined main gate. The pathway to the fort is made of rock cut steps. From the top of this fort [[Kalsubai]] peak, [[Patta Fort|Patta]], Aundha, [[Madangad Fort]], [[Alang Fort]] and [[Ratangad]] forts are easily visible.
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[[Image:Kulang fort1.jpg|thumb|right|Water cisterns|220px]]
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[[Image:Kulang fort2.jpg|thumb|right|Rock cut steps|220ppx]]


==How to reach==
==How to reach==
There is a good motorable road up to the base village Ambevadi or Kurangwadi. It takes about two-three hour to reach the fort. The path passes through dense forest area. The forest area is declared as Kalsubai-Harishchandragad Wildlife Sanctuary <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mahaforest.gov.in/national_park_detail.php?sat_id=11|title=Maharashtra Forest Department|first=|last=NIC)|publisher=}}</ref>. There is potable water on the way to the fort. There is plenty of clean water on the fort. There are spacious caves on the fort which could accommodate 100 persons. There is no fuel wood on the fort, so it is preferable to carry fuel wood or gas-stove from the base village.
There is a base village Ambevadi or Kurangwadi, from which it takes about two to three hours to reach the fort. The path passes through a dense forest area, the Kalsubai-Harishchandragad Wildlife Sanctuary.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mahaforest.gov.in/national_park_detail.php?sat_id=11|access-date=1 January 2021|title=Kalsubai Harishchandragad Wildlife Sanctuary, Ahmednagar|publisher=[[Maharashtra Forest Department]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220162038/http://www.mahaforest.gov.in/national_park_detail.php?sat_id=11|url-status=live|archive-date=20 December 2016}}</ref> There is potable water on the way and plenty of clean water on the fort. There are spacious caves on the fort which could accommodate up to 100 persons. There is no fuel wood on the fort, so it is preferable to carry fuel wood or a gas-stove from the base village.

==Gallery==
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File:Kulang fort1.jpg|Water cisterns
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File:Kulang fort2.jpg|Rock cut steps
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== References ==
== References ==
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* Sangati written by Young zingaro Trekkers
* Sad sahyadrichi Bhatkanti Killyanchi written by P.K. Ghanekar


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[[Category:16th-century forts in India]]
[[Category:16th-century forts in India]]
[[Category:Forts in Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Forts in Nashik district]]
[[Category:Nashik district]]

Latest revision as of 05:53, 30 June 2024

Kulang Fort
कुलंग गड
Part of Kalsubai Range
Nashik district, Maharashtra
Kulang fort from Madangad Fort
Kulang Fort is located in Maharashtra
Kulang Fort
Kulang Fort
Coordinates19°35′30.1″N 73°38′21.4″E / 19.591694°N 73.639278°E / 19.591694; 73.639278
TypeHill fort
Height4825 feet[1][2]
Site information
OwnerGovernment of India
Open to
the public		Yes
ConditionRuins
Site history
BuiltSatvahan Era
MaterialsStone
GradeTough

Kulang fort (कुलंग गड ) is located in the Igatpuri area of Nashik district, on the western side of the Kalsubai hill range. This fort is adjacent to the Madangad and Alang forts, all of which were constructed to protect the Nashik-Kalyan ancient commercial road.

History

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In 1760 the fort were probably ceded by the Moghuls to the Peshwa along with many other forts in the Nashik region. In 1818 Kulang along with the other nearby forts were captured by the British forces.[3] The British, however did not destroy the steps of this fort

Places to see

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There are few rock cut cisterns and a cave on the fort. There is no significant construction on the fort, except for a Wada made from stone masonry and the ruined main gate. The pathway to the fort is made of rock cut steps. From the top of this fort Kalsubai peak, Patta, Aundha, Madangad Fort, Alang Fort and Ratangad forts are easily visible.

How to reach

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There is a base village Ambevadi or Kurangwadi, from which it takes about two to three hours to reach the fort. The path passes through a dense forest area, the Kalsubai-Harishchandragad Wildlife Sanctuary.[4] There is potable water on the way and plenty of clean water on the fort. There are spacious caves on the fort which could accommodate up to 100 persons. There is no fuel wood on the fort, so it is preferable to carry fuel wood or a gas-stove from the base village.

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  • Water cisterns
    Water cisterns
  • Rock cut steps
    Rock cut steps

References

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  1. ^ "Kulang, Sahyadri,Shivaji,Trekking,Marathi,Maharastra" (in Marathi). Archived from the original on 7 September 2013.
  2. ^ "Kulang, Hill forts Category, Western Ghats, India, Adventure, Trekking". TreKshitiZ Sanstha. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
  3. ^ "NASIK DISTRICT GAZETTEERS". Government of Maharashtra. 2000. Archived from the original on 25 September 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
  4. ^ "Kalsubai Harishchandragad Wildlife Sanctuary, Ahmednagar". Maharashtra Forest Department. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
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