Gawilghur Fort (also Gawilgarh or Gawilgad): Maharashtra, India.

The Gawilghur Fort is located in the vicinity of Melghat Tiger Reserve, Amravati District, Maharashtra. The exact date of its construction is unknown, but it was believed to have been heavily fortified around 1424. The Persian historian, Firishta, records that Ahmed Shah Wali, the ninth king of the Muzaffarid dynasty built Gawilgarh when he was encamped at Ellichpur in 1425. Likely this was the date when major fortification was carried out. This fort was in use 1426 AD to 1803AD. Until the 19^th century it was in the hands of the Muzaffarid dynasty later occupied by the Marathas and lost in the 2^nd Anglo-Maratha war to the east India Company. Gawilghur Fort this fort has the marks of guns and cannon firing on its walls, these are seen today also.

Gawilghur Fort Is a protected monument and a heritage hilltop fort worth seeing. This fort is one of the best fortresses in standing condition s surrounded by natural scenic environment.