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{{Infobox military installation
|name = Bhaskargad Fort, Basgad
|name = Bhaskargad Fort, Basgad
|native_name = भास्करगड ,बसगड
|native_name = भास्करगड ,बसगड
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|location = [[Nashik district]], [[Maharashtra]]
|location = [[Nashik district]], [[Maharashtra]]
|image = [[File:Bhaskargad.jpg|300px]]
|image = [[File:Bhaskargad.jpg|300px]]
|caption = Bhaskargad fort from Village Dahalepada
|caption = Bhaskargad fort from Village Dahalewadi
|map_type=India Maharashtra
|map_type=India Maharashtra
|latitude = 19.903959
|longitude = 73.4306645
|map_size = 300
|map_size = 300
|map_caption = Shown within [[Maharashtra]]
|map_caption = Shown within [[Maharashtra]]
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|used =
|used =
|condition = Ruins
|condition = Ruins
|ownership = Government of India
|ownership = VIK local authority

|open_to_public = Yes
|open_to_public = Yes
}}
}}
[[File:Bhaskargad1.jpg|thumb|Traversing the scarp]]
[[File:Bhaskargad1.jpg|thumb|Traversing the scarp]]
'''Bhaskargad fort''' / '''Basgad Fort''' is a fort located 48km from [[Igatpuri]], [[Nashik district]], of [[Maharashtra]]. This fort is one of the fort in Trimbak hill range. This fort is near to the [[Harihar fort]]
"Bhaskargad Fort, alternatively known as Basgad Fort, is a hill fort situated within the Nashik district of Maharashtra, India. Part of the Trimbak hill range, it lies in proximity to Harihar Fort. Located approximately 48 kilometers away from Igatpuri, Bhaskargad Fort is recognized as a favored site for activities such as trekking and hiking."


==History==
==History==
This fort was built during the period of [[Yadava]] of Deogiri. It was under control of Yadavas from 1279 to to 1308. It was later under the control of [[Bahamani Sultanate]] followed by Nizamshahi of [[Ahmednagar]]. In 1629 [[Shahaji]] Raje revolted against the [[Mohammed Adil Shah]] of [[Bijapur]] and the fort was captured by him.This fort was again captured by Adil Shah after the surrender of Shahaji at [[mahuli]] Fort. This fort was under [[Moghuls]] in 1633. in 1670 the Chieftain of [[Shivaji]] Maharaj, [[Moropant Pingale]] won the fort from Moghuls.<ref>http://trekshitiz.com/trekshitiz/marathi/Bhaskargad-Trek-B-Alpha.html</ref> In 1688 the fort was again captured by Moghuls. The Koli tribals revolted in 1730 and captured the fort. This fort was under the control of [[Peshwas]] till in 1818 when Captain Briggs of East India Company captured it<ref>https://cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/Nasik/022%20Places/001%20Place.htm#BhaskargadFort</ref>.
This fort was built during the period of [[Yadava]] (kshtriya) of [[Daulatabad Fort|Deogiri]] in the 13th century. It was under the control of Yadavas from 1279 to 1308. It was later under the control of the [[Bahamani Sultanate]] followed by Nizamshahi of [[Ahmednagar]], and the [[Mughal Empire|Mughals]]. In 1629, [[Shahaji]] Raje revolted against the [[Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur|Mohammed Adil Shah]] of [[Bijapur]] and the fort was captured by him. This fort was again captured by Adil Shah after the surrender of Shahaji at [[Mahuli]] Fort. The fort was under [[Mughals]] in 1633. in 1670 the chieftain of King [[Shivaji]], Moropant Pingale, won the fort from Moghuls.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://trekshitiz.com/trekshitiz/marathi/Bhaskargad-Trek-B-Alpha.html |title=Bhaskargad, Sahyadri, Shivaji, Trekking, Marathi, Maharastra |publisher=Trekshitiz.com |access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref> In 1688 the fort was again captured by Moghuls. The [[Koli people|Koli]] tribal revolted in 1730 and captured the fort. The fort was under the control of [[Peshwas]] until 1818 when Captain Briggs of the East India Company captured it.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/Nasik/022%20Places/001%20Place.htm#BhaskargadFort |title=Nasik District Gazetteers |publisher=Cultural.maharashtra.gov.in |date=1965-03-31 |access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref>


==How to reach==
==Location==
There are two routes to reach the base village of Dahalepada. One route is from Khodala and the other from [[Igatpuri]]. The nearest town is Igatpuri, which is 48&nbsp;km from [[Nashik]] and 121&nbsp;km from [[Mumbai]]. There are hotels at both Igatpuri and Ghoti.
There are two routes to reach the base village Dahalepada. One route is from Khodala and the other from Igatpuri.The nearest town is [[Igatpuri]] which is 48 km from [[Nashik]] and 121 km from [[Mumbai]]. The base village of the fort is Dahalepada which is 48 km from Igatpuri. There are good hotels at Igatpuri and Ghoti. The trekking path starts from the hillock south of the Dahlepada. The route is very safe and wide. The trekking route passes through scrub forest till it reaches a open ridge which is connected to the fort. It takes about an hour to reach the scarp of the hill on which the fort is situated.The route then take a long traverse behind the hillock. There are many overhangs on the scarp. The traverse is very safe and passes through Karvi shrubs till it reaches the rock cut steps. The climb on the steps is very easy. The parent rock is cut in helical shape and the steps are carved out of it. The half of the path is now covered with boulders and stones. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the top of the fort. The night stay on the fort cannot be made since there is no water and no accomodation facility. It is advised to carry enough water for this trek since there is no water on the route and on the fort.


The trekking path starts from the hillock south of Dahalepada. The route is very safe and wide. The trekking route passes through the scrub forest until it reaches an open ridge that is connected to the fort. It takes about an hour to reach the scarp of the hill on which the fort is situated. The route then takes a long traverse behind the hillock. There are many overhangs on the scarp. The traverse is very safe and passes through Karvi shrubs until it reaches the rock-cut steps.
==Places to see==
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There is one main gate on the main entrance path of the fort.The main entrance gate and the rock cut steps are carved in the same rock. There is a rock cut water cistern on the fort. There is a rough idols of Veer Maruti on the fort. It takes about half an hour to visit all places on the fort.
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[[File:Bhaskargad4.jpg|thumb|Main entrance gate]]
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[[File:Bhaskargad2.jpg|thumb|Rock cut steps]]
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[[File:Bhaskargad3.jpg|thumb|Veer maruti]]


The climb on the steps is very easy. The parent rock is cut in a helical shape, and the steps are carved out of it. Half of the path is now covered with boulders and stones. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the top of the fort.

Night stay on the fort is not possible since there is no water and no accommodation facility. It is advised to carry enough water for this trek since there is no water on the route or on the fort.

==Architectural Features==
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There is one main gate on the main entrance path of the fort. The main entrance gate and the rock-hewn steps are carved from the same rock. There is a rock-hewn water cistern on the fort. There is a crude idol of Veer Maruti on the fort. It takes about thirty minutes to visit all places on the fort.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tifr.res.in/~roop/Travels/BhaskarGad/|title=Bhaskargad|website=Tifr.res.in|access-date=2 January 2019}}</ref>

==Gallery==
<gallery mode="packed" heights="140px">
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File:Bhaskargad4.jpg|Main entrance gate
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File:Bhaskargad2.jpg|Rock cut steps
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File:Bhaskargad3.jpg|Veer maruti
</gallery>


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[List of forts in Maharashtra]]
* [[List of forts in Maharashtra]]
* [[List of forts in India]]
* [[List of forts in India]]



== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Forts in Nashik district]]
[[Category:Forts in Nashik district]]
[[Category:16th-century forts in India]]
[[Category:16th-century forts in India]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Maharashtra]]

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Bhaskargad Fort, Basgad
भास्करगड ,बसगड
Nashik district, Maharashtra
Bhaskargad fort from Village Dahalewadi
Bhaskargad Fort, Basgad is located in Maharashtra
Bhaskargad Fort, Basgad
Bhaskargad Fort, Basgad
Coordinates19°54′14.3″N 73°25′50.4″E / 19.903972°N 73.430667°E / 19.903972; 73.430667
TypeHill fort
Height3500 ft
Site information
OwnerVIK local authority
Open to
the public		Yes
ConditionRuins
Site history
MaterialsStone
Traversing the scarp

"Bhaskargad Fort, alternatively known as Basgad Fort, is a hill fort situated within the Nashik district of Maharashtra, India. Part of the Trimbak hill range, it lies in proximity to Harihar Fort. Located approximately 48 kilometers away from Igatpuri, Bhaskargad Fort is recognized as a favored site for activities such as trekking and hiking."

History

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This fort was built during the period of Yadava (kshtriya) of Deogiri in the 13th century. It was under the control of Yadavas from 1279 to 1308. It was later under the control of the Bahamani Sultanate followed by Nizamshahi of Ahmednagar, and the Mughals. In 1629, Shahaji Raje revolted against the Mohammed Adil Shah of Bijapur and the fort was captured by him. This fort was again captured by Adil Shah after the surrender of Shahaji at Mahuli Fort. The fort was under Mughals in 1633. in 1670 the chieftain of King Shivaji, Moropant Pingale, won the fort from Moghuls.[1] In 1688 the fort was again captured by Moghuls. The Koli tribal revolted in 1730 and captured the fort. The fort was under the control of Peshwas until 1818 when Captain Briggs of the East India Company captured it.[2]

Location

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There are two routes to reach the base village of Dahalepada. One route is from Khodala and the other from Igatpuri. The nearest town is Igatpuri, which is 48 km from Nashik and 121 km from Mumbai. There are hotels at both Igatpuri and Ghoti.

The trekking path starts from the hillock south of Dahalepada. The route is very safe and wide. The trekking route passes through the scrub forest until it reaches an open ridge that is connected to the fort. It takes about an hour to reach the scarp of the hill on which the fort is situated. The route then takes a long traverse behind the hillock. There are many overhangs on the scarp. The traverse is very safe and passes through Karvi shrubs until it reaches the rock-cut steps.

The climb on the steps is very easy. The parent rock is cut in a helical shape, and the steps are carved out of it. Half of the path is now covered with boulders and stones. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the top of the fort.

Night stay on the fort is not possible since there is no water and no accommodation facility. It is advised to carry enough water for this trek since there is no water on the route or on the fort.

Architectural Features

[edit]

There is one main gate on the main entrance path of the fort. The main entrance gate and the rock-hewn steps are carved from the same rock. There is a rock-hewn water cistern on the fort. There is a crude idol of Veer Maruti on the fort. It takes about thirty minutes to visit all places on the fort.[3]

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  • Main entrance gate
    Main entrance gate
  • Rock cut steps
    Rock cut steps
  • Veer maruti
    Veer maruti

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Bhaskargad, Sahyadri, Shivaji, Trekking, Marathi, Maharastra". Trekshitiz.com. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  2. ^ "Nasik District Gazetteers". Cultural.maharashtra.gov.in. 31 March 1965. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  3. ^ "Bhaskargad". Tifr.res.in. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
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