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{{Infobox settlement
| other_name = satana
| settlement_type = taluk
| pushpin_map = India Maharashtra
| pushpin_label_position = right
| pushpin_map_alt = Baglan
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Maharashtra, India
| coordinates = {{coord|20.58|N|74.22|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Maharashtra]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = Nashik District
| unit_pref = Metric
| area_total_km2 = 1477.83
| population_total = 311000
| population_as_of = 2004
| population_density_km2 = auto
| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Marathi language|Marathi]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| blank1_name_sec1 = Nearest city
| blank1_info_sec1 = [[Satana (India)|Satana]]
}}
'''Baglan''' is a [[Taluka|taluka (tehsil)]] in [[Nashik District]] in the Indian state of [[Maharashtra]]. Sometimes Baglan Taluka is unofficially referred to as [[Satana (India)|Satana]], because of that city's dominance within the taluka.<ref name="nashik-baglan">{{Cite web |url=http://nashik.nic.in/htmldocs/taluka_satana.htm |title="Block Profile of Baglan (Satana)" Official WebSite of Nashik District |access-date=3 June 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090410074117/http://nashik.nic.in/htmldocs/taluka_satana.htm |archive-date=10 April 2009 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
[[File:Salher9.jpg|thumb|Salher fort]]
[[File:Mulher9.jpg|thumb|Mulher fort]]

==Geography==
Baglan Taluka is located in the mountains of the [[Western Ghats]].<ref name="Dhulia-Sheet">{{Citation|date=September 1956|title=Dhulia, India, Sheet NF 43-14|series=Series U-502|publisher=United States Army Map Service|format=topographic map, scale 1:250,000|url=http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/ams/india/nf-43-14.jpg}}</ref> Its principal river is the [[Mausam River]] (Mosam River)<ref name="Dhulia-Sheet" /> which is dammed at [[Haranbari Dam]] creating a large reservoir.

==History==
While now a backwater,<ref name="Naravane">Naravane, M. S. (1997) ''A Short History of Baglan'' Palomi Publications, Pune, {{OCLC|38602238}}, from the Introduction, see [http://www.sahyadribooks.org/books/shortstoryonbaglan.asp?bid=306 "About the book"], Sahyadri Books</ref> Baglan was once the site of the '''Baglan Kingdom''', the Bagul [[monarchy|kingdom]] that existed from 1308 to 1619. The native people in the area were the [[Bhil]]s and the [[Marathas]], Mali.<ref name="Naravane"/>

Later on during the rule of [[Shivaji|Chatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosale]] of [[Maratha Empire|the Maratha Empire]], Baglan was a territory of major importance because of its proximity to the then flourishing and rich mughal market city of [[Surat]]. Maratha's were aware of this and used it to their advantage by capturing the area from Mughals and later on mounting a loot on ''Surat'' thrice. There are two main hill ranges in Baglan area the Selbari range is south of the Dolbari hill range. These two ranges run parallel to each other in east-west direction. Nhavigad, Tambolya hill and mangi-Tungi are located on Dolbari hill range. The Salher, Salota, Hargad, Mulher and Mora forts are located on Selbari range. All these forts were maintained to keep watch on the Burhanpur-[[Surat]] ancient commercial road. The road passes between the two hill ranges. The forts of ''Salher'' and ''Mulher'' in Baglan Tehsil were used as halting and storage points during Marathas march back to home after looting Surat. Beside this forts, Marathas were staying and used to store thing on small fort of Pisol ghat, near Nandin village, which is at end of Nashik district. The battle of Salher which is a milestone in the history of Maratha was fought here. the forts in this region are among the highest forts in Maharashtra. The forts are tough and demand high endurance from the trekkers.

==Villages==
Baglan taluka contains the following villages: Dodheshwar, Mulane, Bhakshi, Koutikpade '''' [[Antapur]], Anandpur, Fofir, [[NANDIN]], Jaipur, Bramhanpade, Avhati, Kikwari khurd, Aarai, [[Thengoda]], Askheda, Akhatvade, Ajmer Saundane, Kikwari, Ambasan, Chuandhane, Dangsaundane(sakode), Dasvel, [[Dyane]], [[Dasane]], [[Devlane]], [[Jaikheda]], Kakadgaon, [[Kersane]], [[Karanjgavhan]], [[Lakhamapur]], [[Mangitungi]], [[Mulher]], [[Kandhane]], [[Munjwad]] [[Nampur]], [[Pimpalkothe]], [[Salher]], [[Shemali]], [[Sompur]], [[Shripurwade]], [[Karanjad]], [[Tandulwadi]], [[Taharabad]], Antapur (shankar maharaj), [[Tilwan]], [[Utrane]], [[Nitane]], [[Parner, Nashik|Parner]], [[Chirai, Maharashtra|Chirai]], [[Bodhri]], [[Bilpuri]], [[Mahad]], [[Virgaon]], [[Aundane]], [[Virgaonpade]], [[Talwade]], [[Bijorse]], [[Lakhane]], [[Karhe]], [[Brahmangaon]], [[Chaulher]]

and [[Vayagaon]], Sarade, [[Kupakheda]], Dyane, Bhadane, Pimpaldar, Darhane, Navegoan, Rahud, Kotbel, Gorane, Bijote, Tarsali, Bhandarpade, Vanoli
More nagar. Tungan, Aliyabad, Vadakhel, Jad, Golwad, Moholangi, Haranbari, Babhulane, Waghmba,
Dongrej, Maliwade, Pathawe, Sawargaon, Chinchpade, Bhildar, Tingri

==Tourism==
Baglan has a number of temples, forts and natural sights that are tourist attractions. The forts of Baglan region attract trekkers who are fascinated by the toughness and endurance.

===Temples===
First of all the temple of "GRAM Daivat" Lord "YashwanthRao Maharaj" also Called As Dev Mamledar is a beautiful temple located in town at bank of Aram River during Safala Ekadashi grand fair is organised for above 15 days. There is a very Beautiful Lord Shiva temple called JWALESHWAR MANDIR at PARNER, around 18 km north of Satana, on the bank of Karanjadi river
Ram Mandir is a [[Hindu]] temple in Vayagaon, about {{convert|18|km}} from Satana. About {{convert|30|km}} from Satana is Mangi-Tungi, a hill with two prominent pinnacled peaks: Mangi, at {{convert|4343|ft}} to the west; and Tungi, {{convert|4366|ft}} high, to the east. Seven old temples are located on Mangi, and five on Tungi.<ref name="jainteerth">[http://www.jainteerth.com/teerth/mangitungi.asp "Jain Tirtha"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090815033908/http://www.jainteerth.com/teerth/mangitungi.asp |date=15 August 2009 }}</ref> There is a large temple with a high spire in the valley.<ref name="jainteerth"/> There are numerous caves in the hills named after great saints such as [[Mahavir]], Adinath, Shantinath, Parshwanath and Ratnatrya. Inside the caves there are over 300 statues to these various saints,<ref name="mumbaihikers">[http://www.mumbaihikers.org/2008/12/kalpavihar-adventure-salher-salota.html "Kalpavihar Adventure: Salher-Salota-Mangi-Tungi-Mulher-Mora-Hargad"]</ref> with two large idols of Mahavir. The area is considered sacred by both Hindus and [[Jain]]s and enshrines images of Jain [[Tirthankar]]as in several postures including ''[[Lotus position|padmasana]]'' and ''[[kayotsarga]]''.<ref name="jainteerth"/> Sometimes, it is described as ''Siddha Kshetra'', meaning a gateway to the state of enlightenment. A grand fair is held there annually during [[Kartika (month)|Kartik]] (September–October) where Hindus and Jains visit in large numbers to witness the grand [[Rath Yatra|rath yatra]]. The area around Mangi-Tungi is also an ideal spot for hiking.<ref name="mumbaihikers"/>
Beautiful Temple of Lord Hanumana named as Shri Dangya Maruti Temple located at Taharabad Road, above 2 km from Satana. Along with this the famous fort Salher is in Baglan Taluka. Very Old and famous Hemadpanthi temple located in Deolane village about {{convert|12|km}} from Satana.It is said that lord Krishna had died near mangi-tungi hence it is a sacred place for Hindus also.

== References ==
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[[Category:Talukas in Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Nashik district]]

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