In 1674, after being crowned the king of the Maratha Kingdom of the Konkan, Shivaji Maharaj chose Raigad as the capital of his Hindavi Swaraj. [2] Located at an elevation of 820 metres (2,700 ft) above its base and 1,356 m (4,449 ft) above sea level within the Sahyadri mountain range, the fort offers views of the surrounding area. Accessing the ...

Pratapgad Fort. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, founder of Maratha empire in western India in 1664, was well known for his forts. Many, like Panhala Fort and Rajgad, existed before him but others, like Sindhudurg and Pratapgad, were built by him from scratch. [1]

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.

1 天前 · Raigad Fort, previously known as the Fort of Rairi, holds a significant place in history as it was captured by the courageous Maratha Dynasty king, Chhatrapati Shivaji. He bestowed it with the name Raigad Fort. Later, in 1689, the fort fell into the hands of the Mughals, and the sixth Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb, renamed it as ‘Islamgad’.

Raigad is beautifully located fort in Raigad district of Maharashtra, India. It was strategically built high enough to protect it from enemies. Raigad was previously known as “Rairi fort.” Valiant Maratha King Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj captured Rairi fort from Chandra Rao More and renamed it as Raigad.

2023年5月10日 · Raigad Fort is a hill fort situated in Mahad, Raigad district of Maharashtra, India. It is one of the strongest fortresses on the Deccan Plateau and was the capital of the Maratha Empire under Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The fort is a symbol of the glorious history and culture of the Marathas and attracts thousands of visitors every year.

2 天之前 · Sudhagad / Bhorapgad is a hill fort situated in Maharashtra, India. It lies about 50 kilometres west of Pune, 25 kilometres south of Lonavla and 10 kilometres east of Pali in Raigad District. Sudhagad Fort is also known as Bhorapgad Fort. Shivaji Maharaj changed the name of Bhorapgad to Sudhagad. Near Sudhagad there are Thaanale and Khadsambale ...

2023年10月28日 · Raigad Fort, originally known as the Fort of Rairi, was captured by the courageous Maratha Dynasty warrior king, Chhatrapati Shivaji, who then renamed it as Raigad Fort. Subsequently, in 1689, the Mughals took control of this stronghold, with the sixth Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb, bestowing upon it the name ‘Islamgad.’

Shivaji Maharaj was crowned king - Chhatrapati of Maratha Swaraj in a lavish ceremony on 6 June 1674 at Raigad fort. He ruled from here after ascending the Maratha throne in 1674 AD. Raigad provides an emotional and historical connect …