TARAGARH UNDERGROUNDS
(Gadag taluk - IN)
15.466700,75.666700
15.466700,75.666700
Description
»Bomb-proofs of vast extent and storehouses like wells« reported HAMILTON (1828, 2: 623) from 'Taraghur' (better: Taragarh), the fortress in the city of Ajmer (N26°27': E074°38'). POSITION: The city of Ajmer lies near N26°27': E074°38' but ADVANI (1987) positionsN15°28': E75°40' indicates a spot in Karnataka State.CAVE LIFE: ADVANI (1987) collected the bat (Chiroptera) species Rhinopoma microphyllum kinneari, Rhinopoma hardwickei, and Taphozous kachhensis.
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49.0 | NAGANATH GUDI, Badami | ||
| 50.1 | SITALPHADI (Cave at) | ||
| 50.1 | MAHASHIVA GRIHA (Cave of) | ||
| 50.1 | MAHAVISHNU GRIHA (Cave of) | ||
| 63.0 | RAVALA PHADI CAVE | ||
| 76.5 | SHIVAPUR CAVE SETTLEMENT | ||
| 84.5 | CHIK- RAMPURA SHELTER 1 | ||
| 84.5 | CHIK- RAMPURA SHELTER 2 | ||
| 86.4 | HIMALAYAN CRYSTAL CAVE, Hampi |