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'''Bhairavgad fort''' is located in the Sahyadri mountains of the Indian state of [[Maharashtra]]. Multiple mountains are named Bhairavgad including one near the Karad-Chiplun area, one near Malshej Ghat and third in the [[Bhandardara]] region in the neighborhood of Ghanchakkar the third highest peak of Sahyadris.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ratangadbhandardaratrek.blogspot.com/2011/11/bhairavgad-testing-skills-of-hardcore.html|title=Ratangad Bhandardara Trek: Bhairavgad testing skills of hardcore trekkers|last=Pankaj|date=2011-11-19|website=Ratangad Bhandardara Trek|access-date=2020-01-02}}</ref><br />
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== Geography ==<br />
Bhairavgad is located in Shirpunje village 27&nbsp;km from [[Rajur]] in the [[Akole taluka]] of [[Ahmednagar district]].<br />
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Bhairavgad is accessible from Shirpunje village and Ambit village.<br />
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The fort is part of Kalsubai-Harishchandragad Wildlife Sanctuary and is covered by dense trees.<br />
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Many water tanks sit at the top of the hill, one containing potable water.<br />
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== History ==<br />
This fort is believed to be ancient and nearly 3000 years old. This fort is in ruins. Two big caves on the top host a shrine of Lord Bhairavnath and a hostel. The idol in the cave is carved and painted and in good condition.<br />
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Recently the Safety Climbing Initiative (SCI) and DurgPremi Giribhraman Sanstha made a rock climbing route.<br />
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==References==<br />
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{{Forts in Maharashtra}}<br />
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{{coord missing|Maharashtra}}<br />
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[[Category:Forts in Maharashtra]]<br />
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Ahmednagar district]]</div>
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