Type Hill fort Condition Ruins Grade Medium Owner Government of India | Open to
the public Yes Materials Stone Height 1,356 m | |
Mora fort (मोरागड ) is located in the Baglan area of Nashik district. There are two main hill ranges in Baglan area, the Selbari range is south of the Dolbari hill range. These two ranges run parallel to each other in east-west direction. Moragad is located on Selbari hill range.All these forts were maintained to keep watch on the Burhanpur-Surat ancient commercial road. The road passes between the two hill ranges.Mora fort is a small fort, close to Mulher fort.
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History
No separate history is mentioned of this fort. This fort is adjoining the Mulher fort.
Places to see
There are few rock cut cisterns and caves on the fort, There are two rock cut gates. There is no significant construction on the fort.The pathway to the fort is made of rock cut steps. From the fort Mangi-Tungi, Salher, Salota, Hargad, Mulher, Nhavigad forts are easily seen.
How to reach
There is a good motorable road up to the base village Mulher. It takes about two hour to reach the col between Mulher and Mora fort. The path from the col leads to the fort. There are two gates in good condition. There is no good water on the fort, so it is advisable to carry enough water. It takes about one hour to climb and see the fort.