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In January, 1680, Shivaji Maharaj himself wrote a letter to Vyankoji Maharaj which said that he had captured the Ahivant and Nhava forts from the Baglaan range. These were difficult to conquer but still they are under the Swarajya now. He also got some cash property along with it. Shivaji Maharaj had himself won this fort so its importance grew more than other forts. There was a Leader named Dhanaji who was a Nhavi by caste. Due to his prolonged support and achievements, this fort was named Nhavigad or Nahavagad.

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The Western Ghats in Maharashtra start from Baglan range. This mountain range is situated to the North of Nashik district, near the border of Nashik district in Maharashtra and Dang district in Gujarat. There are 2 distinct mountain chains called Selbari and Dolbari. Dolbaari comprises of Salher, Mulher, Mora, Hargad and Salota forts, whereas Selbari comprises Mangi-Tungi and Nhavigad. Nhavigad is also called Rantangad. On the way to the top, we can find water tanks and a temple. The steps are still there, but the entrance has been completely destroyed. The fort has a narrow apex, almost like a pinnacle. To reach to the topmost part, vertical climbing is needed. It takes around half an hour to see the fort. There are 3-4 tanks on the fort and remnants of some houses.

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• East side small buruj, steps carved from stone, entrance door. • Historical remains of wada (bad condition). • 8 water tanks on top but water not potable for drinking . • Roofless Shiv Temple at the center of the fort. • East side view of Tambolya hill and Mangi –Tungi. • South side view of Mulher, Moragad and Hargad forts. • South-West view of Salher and Salota forts. • Haranbari Dam on West side.

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