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'''Manikgad''' / (also called Gadchandur) ({{lang-mr|माणिकगड / गडचांदूर }}) is an ancient fort in [[Chandrapur district]], [[Maharashtra]]. It is a hill fort 507 metres above sea level built by the Naga kings in 9 CE.<ref name="fof">{{cite web|url=http://www.fortsofsahyadri.friendsofforts.com/list_of_maharashtraforts.htm |title=Friends of Forts |access-date=2009-02-01 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090405125744/http://www.fortsofsahyadri.friendsofforts.com/list_of_maharashtraforts.htm |archive-date=2009-04-05 }}</ref> The fort is in ruins and is frequented by wild animals that live in the vicinity, such as [[Leopard|panthers]] and [[boars]]. Several monuments of historical importance are nearby.<ref name="gaz">{{cite web|url=http://www.chanda.nic.in/htmldocs/pdf/dgazette2/places_Manikgad.html|title=Chandrapur District Gazetteer|publisher=Government of Maharashtra|access-date=2009-04-10}}</ref> | '''Manikgad''' / (also called Gadchandur) ({{lang-mr|माणिकगड / गडचांदूर }}) is an ancient fort in [[Chandrapur district]], [[Maharashtra]]. It is a hill fort 507 metres above sea level built by the [[Mana dynasty|Naga kings]] in 9 CE.<ref name="fof">{{cite web|url=http://www.fortsofsahyadri.friendsofforts.com/list_of_maharashtraforts.htm |title=Friends of Forts |access-date=2009-02-01 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090405125744/http://www.fortsofsahyadri.friendsofforts.com/list_of_maharashtraforts.htm |archive-date=2009-04-05 }}</ref> The fort is in ruins and is frequented by wild animals that live in the vicinity, such as [[Leopard|panthers]] and [[boars]]. Several monuments of historical importance are nearby.<ref name="gaz">{{cite web|url=http://www.chanda.nic.in/htmldocs/pdf/dgazette2/places_Manikgad.html|title=Chandrapur District Gazetteer|publisher=Government of Maharashtra|access-date=2009-04-10}}</ref> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
Manikgad was built by the last Mana Naga King - Gahilu. The Mana Nagas settled in this area around 9 CE. Initially, the fort was named Manikagad after the patron deity of the Mana Nagas - Manikadevi - but later on this was shortened to Manikgad. | Manikgad was built by the last [[Mana dynasty|Mana Naga King - Gahilu]]. The Mana Nagas settled in this area around 9 CE. Initially, the fort was named Manikagad after the patron deity of the Mana Nagas - Manikadevi - but later on this was shortened to Manikgad. | ||
Local legend holds that the fort was built by a [[Gondi people|Gond]] king named Mankyal (hence the name Manikgad). However, the lintel of the entrance gate has a Naga image carved in relief and not the Gond emblem of a lion and an elephant. So this legend is likely not true.<ref name="gaz" /> | Local legend holds that the fort was built by a [[Gondi people|Gond]] king named Mankyal (hence the name Manikgad). However, the lintel of the entrance gate has a Naga image carved in relief and not the Gond emblem of a lion and an elephant. So this legend is likely not true.<ref name="gaz" /> | ||
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| Manikgad Fort | |
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| Chandrapur district, Maharashtra | |
  Manikgad Fort  Manikgad Fort | |
| Coordinates | 19°40′30.6″N 79°07′31.5″E / 19.675167°N 79.125417°E |
| Type | Hill fort |
| Height | 507 MTRS |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Government of India |
| Controlled by |  Maratha (1739-1818)File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom
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| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Site history | |
| Built by | Naga king-Gahilu |
| Materials | Stone |
Manikgad / (also called Gadchandur) (Marathi: माणिकगड / गडचांदूर) is an ancient fort in Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is a hill fort 507 metres above sea level built by the Naga kings in 9 CE.[1] The fort is in ruins and is frequented by wild animals that live in the vicinity, such as panthers and boars. Several monuments of historical importance are nearby.[2]
History
Manikgad was built by the last Mana Naga King - Gahilu. The Mana Nagas settled in this area around 9 CE. Initially, the fort was named Manikagad after the patron deity of the Mana Nagas - Manikadevi - but later on this was shortened to Manikgad.
Local legend holds that the fort was built by a Gond king named Mankyal (hence the name Manikgad). However, the lintel of the entrance gate has a Naga image carved in relief and not the Gond emblem of a lion and an elephant. So this legend is likely not true.[2]
Features
The fort was built of large black stones and was a formidable defense in its time. Rampart walls of the fort enclose a valley that has ruins of old buildings and store-houses. Outlines of apartments are visible against the rampart walls. The southern bastion, along with its supporting wall, collapsed.
In the valley below lies a cannon that likely was mounted on that bastion. Unlike a cast-iron cannon, this cannon is made of several iron straps welded together. The gateway of the fort is intact.[2]
The Queen's palace is situated near a small dam with steps and a few rooms for bathing. Two wooden pagodas were constructed by the Forest Department. The fort area is filled with shrubs and trees.[3]
Gallery
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A Cannon -
The Second gate -
The Queens palace -
The Lake -
A Bastion -
The Observation tower
References
- ↑ "Friends of Forts". Archived from the original on 5 April 2009. Retrieved 1 February 2009.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Chandrapur District Gazetteer". Government of Maharashtra. Retrieved 10 April 2009.
- ↑ https://cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/CHANDRAPUR/places_Manikgad.html
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