With respect to Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary, which of the following statements is/are correct?

It spans over the Western Ghats in the Belgaum district of the south Indian state Karnataka.

It is named after Bhimgad Fort, built by Shivaji in the 17th century to defend against the Portuguese.

It shares boundaries with Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, Mollem National Park, and Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary.

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It spans over the Western Ghats in the Belgaum district of the south Indian state Karnataka. Correct: It spans over the Western Ghats in Belgaum district of the south Indian state Karnataka. It was declared as a wildlife sanctuary in December 2011.
It is named after Bhimgad Fort, built by Shivaji in the 17th century to defend against the Portuguese. Correct: The sanctuary has been named after the Bhimgad Fort, constructed and commanded by Shivaji in the 17th century as a defence from Portuguese troops.
It shares boundaries with Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, Mollem National Park, and Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary. Correct: It shares its boundary with the north of Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, north-west of the Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park, north of Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary and east of Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary.

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It spans over the Western Ghats in the Belgaum district of the south Indian state Karnataka. Correct: It spans over the Western Ghats in Belgaum district of the south Indian state Karnataka. It was declared as a wildlife sanctuary in December 2011.
It is named after Bhimgad Fort, built by Shivaji in the 17th century to defend against the Portuguese. Correct: The sanctuary has been named after the Bhimgad Fort, constructed and commanded by Shivaji in the 17th century as a defence from Portuguese troops.
It shares boundaries with Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, Mollem National Park, and Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary. Correct: It shares its boundary with the north of Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, north-west of the Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park, north of Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary and east of Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary.

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