Anjaneri, one of the forts in the mountain range of Nasik- Trimbakeshwa. Anjaneri is located 20 km away from Nasik by Trimbak Road. It is a popular trekking spot, especially in the rainy season.

History

Anjaneri is an attraction of Nasik city, which is also an important fort in the Trimbakeshwar region. Situated at above sea level, it lies between Nasik and Trimbakeshwar. Anjaneri is unproven birthplace of

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, and is named after Hanuman's mother, Anjani. 108

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caves are found here belonging to the 11th-12th century. The area around Anjaneri was once ruled for a brief period by Veersen Maratha (also spelled Abhir), who made it his capital. This place was used by Raghunathrao Peshva alias Raghobadada as summer retreat when he as in exile. During

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, the

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regularly visited Anjaneri during summer and held the service of the

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. Anjaneri is declared as Conservation Reserve in 2017 under the section 36A of WildLife protection Act, 1972, The area of conservation reserve is 5.69Sq.km.

References

* {{Authority control Tourist attractions in Nashik Forts in Maharashtra Jain rock-cut architecture Places in the Ramayana Locations in Hindu mythology Buildings and structures in Nashik 12th-century Jain temples