Avchitgad Fort

India / Maharashtra / Nagothana /
 fortification, hillfort, bastion (fortification part)

(किल्ले अवचितगड) From this fort you can view area till Murund Janjira if sky is clear.Fort still has three thophs ,1 Shilalekh ,and some water sources at top of it.This fort's story told by villager's is it was owned by Hindu Sardar for many generations but when is last generation was geting old day by day with no heirs left to rule he send a message to Young Hindu King Shivaba Saying He want to give charge of this Fort to only a Hindu Person with a capability to Rule and make best use of this fort. If Shivaba takes charge of this Fort he will be honered. That time King Shivba was just passing by this area and by surprise without asny expectations he got this fort without losing a single soldier.So this fort was then renamed as Avachitgad a fort received without any expectaions.
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Coordinates:   18°28'19"N   73°6'59"E
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