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	It is believed that the holy Hindu sage [[Markandeya]] lived on the fort and punished the Bhimasur and other demons who were attacking Bhramin priests. The [[Rashtrakuta dynasty\|Rashtrakuta]]s issued various grants to the place called Mayur Khndi.<ref name="Gazetteer" /> This fort served as an outpost. In 1639 the Mughal commander Aliwardikhan won the fort along with the neighbouring forts.<ref name="Trekshitiz">{{cite web \|last1=Trekshitiz \|title=Markandeya fort \|url=http://trekshitiz.com/marathi/Markandeya-Trek-M-Alpha.html \|website=www.trekshitiz.com \|publisher=Trekshitiz \|accessdate=25 April 2020}}</ref> In the first week of October 1670 [[Shivaji]] while retreating from Surat after the loot was intercepted by the Moghul forces led by Daudkhan near Kanchan-Manchana forts. The Moghuls suffered a sizeable loss in the battle. On 25 October 1670 Moropant Pingale moved to the Nashik region and captured Aundha fort, [[Trymbakgad]] fort, [[Patta Fort]], Ravlya, [[Javlya fort\|Jawlya]] and Markandya. ~~Afer~~ the death of Shivaji Maharaj the fort was again captured by the Moghuls.The Peshwas kept a garrison on the hill.<ref name="Gazetteer">{{cite web \|last1=Pathak \|first1=Arunchandra \|title=Markinda Fort \|url=https://cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/Nasik/022%20Places/001%20Place.htm#MarkindaFort \|website=www.cultural.maharashtra.gov.in \|publisher=THE EXECUTIVE EDITOR AND SECRETARY, GAZETTEERS DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF MAHARASHTRA, BOMBAY. \|accessdate=25 April 2020}}</ref> The fort was captured by Captain Briggs of East India company in 1818.		It is believed that the holy Hindu sage [[Markandeya]] lived on the fort and punished the Bhimasur and other demons who were attacking Bhramin priests. The [[Rashtrakuta dynasty\|Rashtrakuta]]s issued various grants to the place called Mayur Khndi.<ref name="Gazetteer" /> This fort served as an outpost. In 1639 the Mughal commander Aliwardikhan won the fort along with the neighbouring forts.<ref name="Trekshitiz">{{cite web \|last1=Trekshitiz \|title=Markandeya fort \|url=http://trekshitiz.com/marathi/Markandeya-Trek-M-Alpha.html \|website=www.trekshitiz.com \|publisher=Trekshitiz \|accessdate=25 April 2020}}</ref> In the first week of October 1670 [[Shivaji]] while retreating from Surat after the loot was intercepted by the Moghul forces led by Daudkhan near Kanchan-Manchana forts. The Moghuls suffered a sizeable loss in the battle. On 25 October 1670 Moropant Pingale moved to the Nashik region and captured Aundha fort, [[Trymbakgad]] fort, [[Patta Fort]], Ravlya, [[Javlya fort\|Jawlya]] and Markandya. After the death of Shivaji Maharaj the fort was again captured by the Moghuls.The Peshwas kept a garrison on the hill.<ref name="Gazetteer">{{cite web \|last1=Pathak \|first1=Arunchandra \|title=Markinda Fort \|url=https://cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/Nasik/022%20Places/001%20Place.htm#MarkindaFort \|website=www.cultural.maharashtra.gov.in \|publisher=THE EXECUTIVE EDITOR AND SECRETARY, GAZETTEERS DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF MAHARASHTRA, BOMBAY. \|accessdate=25 April 2020}}</ref> The fort was captured by Captain Briggs of East India company in 1818.

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{{Infobox military installation
|name = Markandya Fort
|native_name = मार्कंड्या किल्ला
|partof = Ajintha Satmal Hill Range
|location = [[Nashik district]], [[Maharashtra]]
|image =
|caption =
|map_type=India Maharashtra#India
| map_size = 300
|map_caption = Shown within [[Maharashtra]]
|type = Hill fort
|coordinates = {{coord|20|23|05.5|N|73|55|39.9|E}}
|materials = Stone
|height = 4383 Ft
|used =
|condition = Ruins
|ownership = Government of India
|open_to_public = Yes
|controlledby = {{flagcountry|Maratha Empire}} (1670-1818) {{flagcountry|United Kingdom}}
* {{flagicon image|Flag of the British East India Company (1801).svg}} [[East India Company]] (1818-1857)
* {{flagicon image|British Raj Red Ensign.svg}} [[British Raj]] (1857-1947)
{{flagcountry|India}} (1947-)
}}

'''Markandya Fort/Markinda Fort/ Markanda fort ''' ({{lang-mr| मार्कंड्या किल्ला }}, {{lang-hi| मार्कंड्या क़िला}}, transliteration: ''Markandeya Qilа̄'') is a fort located {{convert|52|km|mi|abbr=on}}from [[Nashik]], [[Nashik district]], of [[Maharashtra]]. The base village is Mulane on the Wani-[[Kalwan]] Link Road. The nearest town is Wani, which is 5.5 km from Mulane village. This fort is opposite the holy [[Saptashringi]] hill..

==History==
It is believed that the holy Hindu sage [[Markandeya]] lived on the fort and punished the Bhimasur and other demons who were attacking Bhramin priests. The [[Rashtrakuta dynasty|Rashtrakuta]]s issued various grants to the place called Mayur Khndi.<ref name="Gazetteer" /> This fort served as an outpost. In 1639 the Mughal commander Aliwardikhan won the fort along with the neighbouring forts.<ref name="Trekshitiz">{{cite web |last1=Trekshitiz |title=Markandeya fort |url=http://trekshitiz.com/marathi/Markandeya-Trek-M-Alpha.html |website=www.trekshitiz.com |publisher=Trekshitiz |accessdate=25 April 2020}}</ref> In the first week of October 1670 [[Shivaji]] while retreating from Surat after the loot was intercepted by the Moghul forces led by Daudkhan near Kanchan-Manchana forts. The Moghuls suffered a sizeable loss in the battle. On 25 October 1670 Moropant Pingale moved to the Nashik region and captured Aundha fort, [[Trymbakgad]] fort, [[Patta Fort]], Ravlya, [[Javlya fort|Jawlya]] and Markandya. Afer the death of Shivaji Maharaj the fort was again captured by the Moghuls.The Peshwas kept a garrison on the hill.<ref name="Gazetteer">{{cite web |last1=Pathak |first1=Arunchandra |title=Markinda Fort |url=https://cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/Nasik/022%20Places/001%20Place.htm#MarkindaFort |website=www.cultural.maharashtra.gov.in |publisher=THE EXECUTIVE EDITOR AND SECRETARY, GAZETTEERS DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF MAHARASHTRA, BOMBAY. |accessdate=25 April 2020}}</ref> The fort was captured by Captain Briggs of East India company in 1818.

==How to reach==
The base village of the fort is Mulane. There are good hotels at Wani, now tea and snacks are also available in small hotels on the highway. The trekking path starts from the Mulanbari Gorge (Khind) joining the Markandeya hill and the Rawlya-Jawlya hill which is located north of the base village. The route is very safe and wide. There are no trees on the trekking route. It takes about an hour to reach the hillock of the fort. The night stay on the fort can be made in the temples.

==Places to see==
The fort comprises a table land and a hill top. There is a small pond called Kotithirth where Hindu pilgrims take a dip on [[Somvati Amavasya]].<ref name="Gazetteer" /> There is also a water pond called Kamandaluthirth. There are two underground granaries near this pond. There are few building structures on the fort which are now in ruined state except for a temple which is in good condition. There is a temple of Markandeya on the top of the hill.<ref name="forttrekkers">{{cite web |last1=Joshi |first1=Sandesh |title=Markandeya fort in Nashik |url=https://www.forttrekkers.com/markandeya-fort-nashik.html |website=www.forttrekkers.com |publisher=Forttrekkers |accessdate=25 April 2020}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[List of forts in Maharashtra]]
* [[List of forts in India]]
* [[Marathi people|Marathi People]]
* [[List of Maratha dynasties and states]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

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

[[Category:Buildings and structures of the Maratha Empire]]
[[Category:Forts in Nashik district]]
[[Category:16th-century forts in India]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Nashik district]]
[[Category:Former populated places in India]]

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