Manikgad

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Manikgad (also called Gadchandur) is an ancient fort in Jiwati tehsil, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is a hill fort 507 metres above sea level built by the Naga kings in 9 CE. The fort is in ruins and is frequented by wild animals that live in the vicinity, such as panthers and boars. Several monuments of historical importance are nearby.

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