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Raigad, situated in the Raigad district of Maharashtra, India, is a hill fort located in the town of Mahad. It is one of the strongest fortresses on the Deccan Plateau and was historically referred to as Rairee or Rairy fort.
Raigad is a hill fort located in the town of Mahad, located in the Raigad district of Maharashtra, India. It is one of the strongest forts on the Deccan Plateau and was historically known as Rairi or Rairi Fort.
Sep 2, 2023 · Raigad Fort, perched atop the Sahyadri mountain range in Maharashtra, stands as a testament to the state’s rich history and architectural prowess. This iconic fort, originally built by Chandrarao More in 1030 AD, gained immense prominence during the reign of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Overlooking the steep slopes of the Sahyadri mountains in Western India is the colossal fort of Raigad. Located in the North Konkan region of Maharashtra, this grand fortress was once the capital of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire.
रायगड किल्ला हा भारताचा महाराष्ट्र राज्यातील एक डोंगरी किल्ला आहे. इथे अलीकडे पर्यटकांचा संख्येत वाढ झ़ाली आहे. भौगोलिक स्थान. किल्ले रायगड हा महाराष्ट्रातील रायगड जिल्ह्यातील सह्याद्रीच्या पर्वतरांगांत असून समुद्रसपाटीपासून सुमारे ८२० मीटर (२७०० फूट) उंचीवर आहे. मराठी साम्राज्याच्या इतिहासामध्ये त्याची एक खास ओळख आहे.
Jun 27, 2024 · Located in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra, Raigad Fort is an impressive monument, being a testament to the region’s rich history and architectural genius. Raigad Fort holds prominence in the pages of the region’s history as it was once the headquarters of the Maratha Empire under Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
The Raigad fort is not just a tourist spot; it is a sacred place of pilgrimage which holds the imprints of the grand vision of Hindavi Swarajya as cherished by Chhatrapati Shivaji. While most of its parts are in ruins now, the fort still boasts of the brave history of Marathas.
Jun 20, 2024 · Raigad Fort : Raigad is a hill fort situated at about 25 Km from Mahad in the Raigad district. Chhatrapati Shivaji renovated this fort and made it his capital in 1674 AD. The rope-way facility is available at Raigad Fort, to reach at the fort from ground in few minutes.
Rajgad (literal meaning ruling fort) is a Hill region fort situated in the Pune district of Maharashtra, India. Formerly known as Murumbdev, the fort was the first capital of the Maratha Empire under the rule of Chhatrapati Shivaji for almost 26 years, after which the capital was moved to the Raigad Fort. [1]
Dec 6, 2021 · Raigad is a hill fort situated about 25 km from Mahad in the Raigad district and stands 2,851 feet above the sea level. The British Gazette states the fort was known to early Europeans as the Gibraltar of the East.
