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'''Tringalwadi''' fort is located in the [[Igatpuri]] taluka of [[Nashik]] district. It is located on the ancient trade route passing through Thal ghat. The fort is located near village Tringalwadi. The Tringalwadi irrigation dam which is close to the village was built in 1978<ref>http://india-wris.nrsc.gov.in/wrpinfo/index.php?title=Tringalwadi_Dam_D04948</ref> | '''Tringalwadi''' fort is located in the [[Igatpuri]] taluka of [[Nashik]] district. It is located on the ancient trade route passing through Thal ghat. The fort is located near village Tringalwadi. The Tringalwadi irrigation dam which is close to the village was built in 1978.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://india-wris.nrsc.gov.in/wrpinfo/index.php?title=Tringalwadi_Dam_D04948 |title=Tringalwadi Dam D04948 - |access-date=8 July 2016 |archive-date=24 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160924102109/http://india-wris.nrsc.gov.in/wrpinfo/index.php?title=Tringalwadi_Dam_D04948 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
==How to reach== | ==How to reach== | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
The presence of the caves indicate that the caves and the fort might be constructed around 10th century. The fort was built to overlook the trade route which connected [[Konkan]] to [[Nashik]] area. In 1636 the [[Shahaji]] (father of king Shivaji) had to cede it to the [[Mughal Empire|Moghuls]] after the defeat at [[mahuli]]fort. It is not known when [[Shivaji]] took control of this fort, but in 1688 this fort was won by Moghuls.<ref name="Trekshitiz">{{cite web |last1=Trekshitiz |title=Tringalwadi |url=http://trekshitiz.com/trekshitiz/EI/Tringalwadi-Trek-T-Alpha.html |website=www.trekshitiz.com |publisher=Trekshitiz |access-date=13 December 2019}}</ref> It is one of the 16 forts which was surrendered to [[United Kingdom|British]] in 1818 after the fall of [[Trymbakgad]] fort.<ref name="Gazetteer">{{cite book |last1=Pathak |first1=Arunachandra S. |last2=Kutty |first2=Sanjivanee |title=Government of Maharashtra Nashik District |date=14 October 1975 |publisher=Executive Editor and Secretary, Gazetteers Department, Government of Maharashtra. |location=Bombay |page=Places> Tringalvadi Fort |edition=Second 1975 |url=https://cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/Nasik/022%20Places/001%20Place.htm#TringalvadiFort |access-date=13 December 2019}}</ref> | The presence of the caves indicate that the caves and the fort might be constructed around 10th century. The fort was built to overlook the trade route which connected [[Konkan]] to [[Nashik]] area. In 1636 the [[Shahaji]] (father of king Shivaji) had to cede it to the [[Mughal Empire|Moghuls]] after the defeat at [[mahuli]]fort. It is not known when king [[Shivaji]] took control of this fort, but in 1688 this fort was won by Moghuls.<ref name="Trekshitiz">{{cite web |last1=Trekshitiz |title=Tringalwadi |url=http://trekshitiz.com/trekshitiz/EI/Tringalwadi-Trek-T-Alpha.html |website=www.trekshitiz.com |publisher=Trekshitiz |access-date=13 December 2019}}</ref> It is one of the 16 forts which was surrendered to [[United Kingdom|British]] in 1818 after the fall of [[Trymbakgad]] fort.<ref name="Gazetteer">{{cite book |last1=Pathak |first1=Arunachandra S. |last2=Kutty |first2=Sanjivanee |title=Government of Maharashtra Nashik District |date=14 October 1975 |publisher=Executive Editor and Secretary, Gazetteers Department, Government of Maharashtra. |location=Bombay |page=Places> Tringalvadi Fort |edition=Second 1975 |url=https://cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/Nasik/022%20Places/001%20Place.htm#TringalvadiFort |access-date=13 December 2019}}</ref> | ||
==Places to see== | ==Places to see== | ||
At the foothills of the fort is a Jain Cave Temple with a beautifully carved entrance and a stone idol of the first Jain Tirthankara [[Rishabhanatha]] in the garbha gruha. The cave has a large sabha mandapa. the western entrance to the fort is a unique structure of architecture. The steps and the entrance gate are carved from a single rock. | At the foothills of the fort is a Jain Cave Temple with a beautifully carved entrance and a stone idol of the first Jain Tirthankara [[Rishabhanatha]] in the garbha gruha. The cave has a large sabha mandapa. the western entrance to the fort is a unique structure of architecture. The steps and the entrance gate are carved from a single rock. | ||
There is an idol of veer[[Hanuman]] or maruti near the entrance gate and two [[sharabha]]idols carved on the top of the entrance gate. On the fort are ruins of old buildings and a small[[Bhavani]]mata temple. There is a cave and a rock cut water cistern on the western side of the hillock on the fort.<ref name="Gazetteer" /> | There is an idol of veer [[Hanuman]] or maruti near the entrance gate and two [[sharabha]]idols carved on the top of the entrance gate. On the fort are ruins of old buildings and a small [[Bhavani]]mata temple. There is a cave and a rock cut water cistern on the western side of the hillock on the fort.<ref name="Gazetteer" /> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Tringalwadi 2.jpg|The walk way below the scarp | Tringalwadi 2.jpg|The walk way below the scarp | ||
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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]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:09, 28 September 2022
| Tringalwadi Fort | |
|---|---|
| Nashik district, Maharashtra | |
 Tringalwadi fort from Tringalwadi village | |
  Tringalwadi Fort | |
| Coordinates | 19°44′16″N 73°32′10.8″E / 19.73778°N 73.536333°ECoordinates: 19°44′16″N 73°32′10.8″E / 19.73778°N 73.536333°E |
| Type | Hill fort |
| Height | 3238 feet |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Government of India |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Stone |
| Demolished | 1818 |
Tringalwadi fort is located in the Igatpuri taluka of Nashik district. It is located on the ancient trade route passing through Thal ghat. The fort is located near village Tringalwadi. The Tringalwadi irrigation dam which is close to the village was built in 1978.[1]
How to reach[edit]
The village Tringalwadi is located 7 km from Igatpuri. Igatpuri is located on Mumbai-nashik Railway route as well as National Highway NH 160. There are two routes to reach the village Tringalwadi from Igatpuri first one passes through Igatpuri town and the other is by taking a northern exit to NH160 at Ghoti, further passing through village Balayaduri. The Tringalwadi fort is located on a hill which runs north-south. It is a mesa rock formation. The climb is very easy and takes about 30 minutes to reach the top of the fort from the village.
History[edit]
The presence of the caves indicate that the caves and the fort might be constructed around 10th century. The fort was built to overlook the trade route which connected Konkan to Nashik area. In 1636 the Shahaji (father of king Shivaji) had to cede it to the Moghuls after the defeat at mahulifort. It is not known when king Shivaji took control of this fort, but in 1688 this fort was won by Moghuls.[2] It is one of the 16 forts which was surrendered to British in 1818 after the fall of Trymbakgad fort.[3]
Places to see[edit]
At the foothills of the fort is a Jain Cave Temple with a beautifully carved entrance and a stone idol of the first Jain Tirthankara Rishabhanatha in the garbha gruha. The cave has a large sabha mandapa. the western entrance to the fort is a unique structure of architecture. The steps and the entrance gate are carved from a single rock.
There is an idol of veer Hanuman or maruti near the entrance gate and two sharabhaidols carved on the top of the entrance gate. On the fort are ruins of old buildings and a small Bhavanimata temple. There is a cave and a rock cut water cistern on the western side of the hillock on the fort.[3]
See also[edit]
Gallery[edit]
The walk way below the scarp
The western entrance gate
Veer maruti idol
Bhavani mata temple
Rock cut water cistern
References[edit]
- ↑ "Tringalwadi Dam D04948 -". Archived from the original on 24 September 2016. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
- ↑ Trekshitiz. "Tringalwadi". www.trekshitiz.com. Trekshitiz. Retrieved 13 December 2019.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Pathak, Arunachandra S.; Kutty, Sanjivanee (14 October 1975). Government of Maharashtra Nashik District (Second 1975 ed.). Bombay: Executive Editor and Secretary, Gazetteers Department, Government of Maharashtra. p. Places> Tringalvadi Fort. Retrieved 13 December 2019.
