Anjaneri
File:AnjaneriFort.jpg
Anjaneri fort
Highest point
Elevation4,200 m (13,800 ft)
Coordinates19°55′N 73°34′E / 19.92°N 73.57°E / 19.92; 73.57
Naming
English translationअंजनेरी
Language of nameMarathi
Geography
Anjaneri is located in Maharashtra
Anjaneri
Anjaneri
Location of Anjaneri, Maharashtra
LocationNashik, Maharashtra, India
RegionIN
Parent rangeTrimbakeshwar

Anjaneri is one of the important fort in the mountain range of Nasik-Trimbakeshwar. Anjaneri is located 20km away from Nasik by Trimbak Road.

History

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It is believed that the Anjaneri was birthplace of lord Hanuman. Anjaneri fort is named after lord Hanuman's mother 'Anjani'. Hanuman spent his childhood and grown up on the same mountain.
108 Jain caves are found here.

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