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	'''Gorakhgad Fort '''is a fort located 24 km from [[Murbad]], [[Thane district]], of [[Maharashtra]]. This fort is an important fort in Thane district. This fort was mainly used by sadhus or hermits for meditation.and also by local people's of surrounding village,<ref>http://trekshitiz.com/trekshitiz/marathi/Gorakhgad-Trek-G-Alpha.html</ref> It was also used to guard the ancient trade route passing through [[Naneghat]].		'''Gorakhgad Fort '''is a fort located 24 km from [[Murbad]], [[Thane district]], of [[Maharashtra]]. This fort is an important fort in Thane district. This fort was mainly used by sadhus or hermits for meditation.and also by local people's of surrounding village,<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://trekshitiz.com/trekshitiz/marathi/Gorakhgad-Trek-G-Alpha.html \|title=Gorakhgad, Sahyadri,Shivaji,Trekking,Marathi,Maharastra \|access-date=15 July 2017 \|archive-date=31 May 2017 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170531062945/http://trekshitiz.com/trekshitiz/marathi/Gorakhgad-Trek-G-Alpha.html \|url-status=dead }}</ref> It was also used to guard the ancient trade route passing through [[Naneghat]].

	==Location==		==Location==
	The nearest town is Dehri Talekhal village which is ~~24km~~ from [[murbad]].		The nearest town is Dehri Talekhal village which is 24 km from [[murbad]].

	==Description==		==Description==
	After main entrance gate there is an inscription in Marathi. There are rock cut water cisterns near the cave. The water is available round the year for drinking purpose. The cave is spacious and has square pillars.<ref>https://gazetteers.maharashtra.gov.in/cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/Thana%20District/places_Gorakhgad.html</ref> There is a small Mahadev temple on the top. The Ahupe Ghat and Siddhagad can be seen from the top.<ref>Book "Saad Sahydrichi-Bhatkanti killyanchi" by P.K. Ghanekar</ref>		After main entrance gate there is an inscription in Marathi. There are rock cut water cisterns near the cave. The water is available round the year for drinking purpose. The cave is spacious and has square pillars.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://gazetteers.maharashtra.gov.in/cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/Thana%20District/places_Gorakhgad.html \|title=Gazetteers Of The Bombay Presidency - Thana \|publisher=Gazetteers.maharashtra.gov.in \|date= \|accessdate=2022-08-12}}</ref> There is a small Mahadev temple on the top. The Ahupe Ghat and Siddhagad can be seen from the top.<ref>Book "Saad Sahydrichi-Bhatkanti killyanchi" by P.K. Ghanekar</ref>

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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	\|name = Gorakhgad Fort		\|name = Gorakhgad Fort
	~~\|native_name = गोरखगड~~
	\|partof = Sahyadri Hill Range		\|partof = Sahyadri Hill Range
	\|location = [[Thane district]], [[Maharashtra]]		\|location = [[Thane district]], [[Maharashtra]]
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	'''Gorakhgad Fort ~~''' / '''गोरखगड~~''' is a fort located 24 km from [[Murbad]], [[Thane district]], of [[Maharashtra]]. This fort is an important fort in Thane district. This fort was mainly used by sadhus or hermits for meditation.and also by local people's of surrounding village,<ref>http://trekshitiz.com/trekshitiz/marathi/Gorakhgad-Trek-G-Alpha.html</ref> It was also used to guard the ancient trade route passing through [[Naneghat]].		'''Gorakhgad Fort '''is a fort located 24 km from [[Murbad]], [[Thane district]], of [[Maharashtra]]. This fort is an important fort in Thane district. This fort was mainly used by sadhus or hermits for meditation.and also by local people's of surrounding village,<ref>http://trekshitiz.com/trekshitiz/marathi/Gorakhgad-Trek-G-Alpha.html</ref> It was also used to guard the ancient trade route passing through [[Naneghat]].

	==Location==		==Location==

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{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}}
{{Infobox Military Structure
|name = Gorakhgad Fort
|native_name = गोरखगड
|partof = Sahyadri Hill Range
|location = [[Thane district]], [[Maharashtra]]
|image = [[File:Gorakhgad.jpg|300px]]
|caption = Gorakhgad fort
|map_type=India Maharashtra
| map_size = 300
|map_caption = Shown within [[Maharashtra]]
|type = Hill fort
|coordinates = {{coord|19|11|31.9|N|73|32|26.8|E}}
|materials = Stone
|height = 649.22 M(2130 Ft)
|used = Hermits for meditation
|condition = Ruins
|ownership = Government of India
|open_to_public = Yes
}}

'''Gorakhgad Fort ''' / '''गोरखगड''' is a fort located 24 km from [[Murbad]], [[Thane district]], of [[Maharashtra]]. This fort is an important fort in Thane district. This fort was mainly used by sadhus or hermits for meditation.and also by local people's of surrounding village,<ref>http://trekshitiz.com/trekshitiz/marathi/Gorakhgad-Trek-G-Alpha.html</ref> It was also used to guard the ancient trade route passing through [[Naneghat]].

==Location==
The nearest town is Dehri Talekhal village which is 24km from [[murbad]].

==Description==
After main entrance gate there is an inscription in Marathi. There are rock cut water cisterns near the cave. The water is available round the year for drinking purpose. The cave is spacious and has square pillars.<ref>https://gazetteers.maharashtra.gov.in/cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/Thana%20District/places_Gorakhgad.html</ref> There is a small Mahadev temple on the top. The Ahupe Ghat and Siddhagad can be seen from the top.<ref>Book "Saad Sahydrichi-Bhatkanti killyanchi" by P.K. Ghanekar</ref>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Gorakhgad1.jpg|Main gate of Gorakhgad Fort
File:Gorakhgad2.jpg|Gorakshnath temple on the top
File:Gorakhgad3.jpg|Cave on the fort
File:Gorakhgad7.jpg|Inside the Cave in the fort
File:Gorakhgad6.jpg|Rock-cut water cistern
File:Gorakhgad4.jpg|Way to the balekilla
File:Gorakhgad5.jpg|Inscription in Prakrut Marathi
File:Gorakhgad8.jpg|Steps to balekilla
</gallery>

== See also ==
* [[List of forts in Maharashtra]]
* [[List of forts in India]]
* [[Marathi people|Marathi People]]
* [[Maratha Navy]]
* [[List of Maratha dynasties and states]]
* [[Maratha War of Independence]]
* [[Battles involving the Maratha Empire]]
* [[Maratha Army]]
* [[Maratha titles]]
* [[Military history of India]]
* [[List of people involved in the Maratha Empire]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Forts in Maharashtra}}
{{MarathaEmpire}}

{{Coord|19|11|31.9|N|73|32|26.8|E|display=title}}

[[Category:Buildings and structures of the Maratha Empire]]
[[Category:16th-century forts in India]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Caves of Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Thane district]]