| Chauler Fort | |
|---|---|
| Nashik,Maharashtra,India | |
 Chauler Fort from Wadi Chauler | |
| Site information | |
| Type | HillFort |
| Owner | Govt. of India |
| Controlled by |  Maratha Empire ( –1818) United Kingdom
 India (1947–) |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Location | |
  Chauler Fort Chauler Fort Show map of India Chauler Fort Chauler Fort (Maharashtra) Show map of Maharashtra | |
| Coordinates | 20°34′31″N74°06′00″E / 20.575155°N 74.099934°E /20.575155; 74.099934 |
| Height | 3700 feet |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Stone |
Chauler Fort is a small fort located 100 kilometres (62 mi) north ofNashik, in theIndian state ofMaharashtra. This fort can be visited in a day from Nashik. The nearest town is Satana.
The history is similar to theSalher andMulher forts. The fort was ruled by King Gawali.[1] This fort was under the control ofMaratha empire until it was captured byBritish forces in 1818.
The fort is located on a high tableland with escarpments on all the sides. There is a statue of Chauranganath on the fort, whose village fair is held every year on Pithuri Amavasya which comes in August every year. There are three entrance gates and 4 rock cut water tanks on the fort. The gates are good example of marvelous architecture. The interior building and the fortification is lying in ruins[2]
