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1 day ago · Once the capital of the Maratha Empire under Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Raigad Fort stands at 1,350 meters. It features impressive structures like the royal palace and Hirakani Buruj, offering ...
4 days ago · Rajgad Fort is Popular in Maharashtra for trekking and weekend destination from Pune or Mumbai. Rajgad, lies at a distance of about 65 Km from Pune and 166 km from Mumbai. Many advanced trekkers covers Rajgad fort to Torna fort trail which is famous and takes almost 2 days to explore both the forts. 1.
1 day ago · On 6 June 1674, Shivaji was crowned king of the Maratha Empire (Hindavi Swaraj) in a lavish ceremony at Raigad fort. [ 119 ] [ 120 ] In the Hindu calendar it was the 13th day ( trayodashi ) of the first fortnight of the month of Jyeshtha in the year 1596. [ 121 ]
3 days ago · Built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1656, Raigad Fort served as the capital of the Maratha Empire. 10 Historic Forts In Maharashtra. Image: X/@desi_thug1. 29 September 2024. 1. Raigad Fort ...
1 day ago · The Maratha Confederacy, [ a ] also referred to as the Maratha Empire, [ 10 ][ 11 ][ 12 ] was an early modern polity in the Indian subcontinent. It comprised the realms of the Peshwa and four major independent Maratha states [ 13 ][ 14 ] often subordinate to the former.
5 days ago · Raigad served as the capital when Shivaji established the Maratha Empire, which he later expanded by seizing successive forts. To build his empire, he engaged in conflict with the Mughal Empire, the British Empire, and other feudal powers.
5 days ago · In 1656, Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj seized the fort, which was then known as the fort of Ranieri. Shivaji repaired the fort and renamed it the Raigad fort. It also became the capital of the Maratha Empire of Chatrapati Shivaji.
