Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary, Khanapur Taluk, Belgaum District, Karnataka, India
Elevation
550 metres (1,800 ft)
Height
91 metres (299 ft)
Built
Mid 17th century
Built by
Shivaji
Bhimgad Fort are historical ruins located within the Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary, on a detached spur of
the Western Ghats, in Khanapur Taluk of Belgaum District near Jamboti Village, Karnataka state, India. It is located in the heart of the Mhadei river watershed. It was built and occupied by Shivaji in the mid 17th century during his conquest of South India to defend from the Portuguese colonial troops who controlled Goa at that time.
BhimgadFort are historical ruins located within the Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary, on a detached spur of the Western Ghats, in Khanapur Taluk of Belgaum...
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other rare species of flora and fauna. The area takes its name from the BhimgadFort which was built and commanded by Shivaji in the 17th century. It is located...
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Raja gave the forts of Vallabhgad, Bhimgad, Pargad and Kalanidhigad to Sadashivrao Bhau Peshwa and the surrounding area as Jahagir. The fort was in the custody...
Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary inside the Bankapura Fort in Haveri District, Karnataka, India. Fodder grown exclusively for Khilari...
Wroughton's free-tailed bat (Otomops wroughtoni) is endemic to the forests of Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary. The district is also home to patches of savanna and...
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