Raigad Fort was the capital of Maratha Empire Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Raigad fort is situated in Sahyadri mountain range of Mahad taluka in Raigad district of Maharashtra state, India. This fort is situated at about 2700 feet above the sea level. The history of Raigad Fort is very interesting. It is said that Shivaji seized the fortress of Rairi. He renovated and expanded it and also renamed it as Raigad Fort. Raigad was the capital of Maratha’s during the reign of Shivaji. when he was crowned King of a Maratha Kingdom which later developed into the Maratha Empire eventually covering majority of modern day India...Reading continue »
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