Bahadurgad

**Bahadurgad Fort: A Land Fort Gem** Located right in the base village, Bahadurgad is a historic land fort with scattered ruined structures. **Entry Points:** Two doors. Enter via the well-maintained village door. **Inside Highlights (Must-See\!):** * **Deities:** 5 tall Maruti statues & Bhairavnath Temple. * **Historic Temples:** Part of a group of 5 temples built during the Yadav period (Bhairavnath is one). *Note: Temples are not well-maintained; Bhairavnath temple's beauty is impacted by recent coloring.* * **Artifacts:** See Virgal, Satigal, Cannon Balls, a Deepmal, and a Shiva statue near the Bhairavnath temple. * **The Palace:** A 2-storied palace of Aurangzeb. Legend says Aurangzeb and Sambhaji Raje met here\! * **Views:** View the Bhima river bank from the ruined backside fencing. * **Exploration Time:** Allow \~3 hours for a complete visit.**Nearby Spots:** Before leaving, check out Shiddhtek Temple, Rashin Temple, and the Swinging Towers (Halte Manore).