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The Ahmednagar Fort is located in the heart of the city of Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. It was the headquarters of the Ahmednagar Sultanate. In 1803, it was taken by the British in during the Second Anglo-Maratha War. It was used as a prison during the British Raj. Currently, the fort is under the administration of the Armoured Corps of the Indian Army. The fort was built by Malik Shah Ahmed (after whom the city of Ahmednagar is named) in 1427 CE. He was the first sultan of the Nizam Shahi dynasty and he built the fort to defend the city against invaders from neighboring Idar. Initially, it was made of mud but major fortification began in 1559 under Hussain Nizam Shah. It took four years and was finally finished in 1562. In 1596, Chand Bibi the queen regent successfully repulsed the Mughal invasion but when Akbar attacked again in 1600 the fort went to the Mughals.
Cavalry Tank Museum was established by the Armored Corps Centre and School, Ahmednagar in February 1994. It is the only museum of its kind in Asia and houses about 50 exhibits of vintage armored fighting vehicles. The oldest exhibit is the silver Ghost Rolls-Royce Armoured Car. The older exhibits date to First World War vintage and served on the battlefields of Cambrian Somme and Flanders. A large number of vehicles are from Second World War period. Amongst the exhibits are a British Valentine, Japanese Type 95 Ha-Go and Type 97 Chi-Ha, Sherman Crab flail tank, M47 Patton, Centurion Mark II, German Schwerer Panzerspähwagen and the pride of India: Vijayanta.
Damdi Masjid in Ahmednagar is one of the most underrated historical monuments in India. Located near Ahmednagar fort, Damdi mosque was built in 1567 AD by a noble named Sahir Khan. The mosque is known for the elaborate figures and inscription. Many tombs of Europeans and other persons are located nearby.
The Tomb of Salabat Khan II is also commonly but mistakenly known as Chandbiwi’s Mahel, Chand Bibi Palace or similar variations. It is a three-storey stone structure situated on the crest of a hill, 13 km from Ahmednagar city in the state of Maharashtra, India, The tomb is about 3080 feet above sea level on the top of a hill, 700 and 800 feet above the city, offering good views of the surrounding landscape and visible from almost anywhere in the city.
Sai Baba of Shirdi (28 September 1835 – 15 October 1918; resided in Shirdi), also known as Shirdi Sai Baba, is an Indian spiritual master who is regarded by his devotees as a saint, fakir, and satguru, according to their individual proclivities and beliefs. He was revered by both his Hindu and Muslim devotees, and during, as well as after, his life it remained uncertain if he was a Hindu or a Muslim. This, however, was of no consequence to Sai Baba.He stressed the importance of surrender to the true Satguru or Murshid, who, having gone the path to divine consciousness, will lead the disciple through the jungle of spiritual training
Meher Baba (25 February 1894 – 31 January 1969), born Merwan Sheriar Irani, was an Indian spiritual master who said he was the Avatar, God in human form. Merwan Sheriar Irani was born in 1894 in Pune, India to Irani Zoroastrian parents. At the age of 19, he began a seven-year spiritual transformation. During this time he contacted five spiritual masters before beginning his own mission and gathering his own disciples in early 1922, at the age of 27. From 10 July 1925 to the end of his life, Meher Baba maintained silence, communicating by means of an alphabet board or by unique hand gestures. With his mandali (circle of disciples), he spent long periods in seclusion, during which time he often fasted. He also traveled widely, held public gatherings and engaged in works of charity with lepers, the poor and the mentally ill
Shani Shingnapur is a small village in the Ahmednagar district known for being home to the Shani temple honoring the divine goddess associated with the planetary body Saturn. Another reason why you might find this place packed with tourists is that there are no doors or windows in any of the houses. As surprising as this might be, the Shani temple in the village is claimed to be ‘Jagrut’ or alive, indicating that the deity is present and protects the people from theft.
Get your boots on to climb one of the most challenging hiking trails in Western Maharashtra on your journey to Harishchandragad Peak. There are multiple routes, each with a different view of the illuminating Konkan region where it seems like you can almost touch the clouds. Take in the panoramic view from the 4th highest Taramati peak and capture the most beautiful sunset from the hills. If you don’t want to take a physically demanding route, you can explore the Kedareshwar cave and surrounding temples that are situated on the peak. There is also a well-built lake called Saptateertha Pushkarni which be a great place for an afternoon lunch with your family followed by a breathtaking sightseeing tour.