Raigad Fort
hill fort in Maharashtra, India
Raigad Fort is a hill fort in the Mahad, Raigad district of Maharashtra, India. The Raigad Fort was seized by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and made it his capital in 1674 when he was crowned as the King of a Maratha Kingdom which later developed into the Maratha Empire, eventually covering much of western and central India.
Raigad Fort | |
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Raigad District, Maharashtra (near Mahad) | |
![]() Raigad Fort towers | |
Shown within Maharashtra | |
Coordinates | 18°14′01″N 73°26′26″E / 18.2335°N 73.4406°E |
Type | Hill fort |
Height | 1,356 metres (4,400 ft) ASL |
Site information | |
Owner | Government of India, Government of Maharashtra |
Controlled by | Template:Country data Maratha Empire (1656-1689)
Template:Country data Maratha Empire (1707-1818)
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Open to the public | Yes |
Site history | |
Built by | Hiroji Indulkar |
Materials | Stone, Lead |
Garrison information | |
Current commander | Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj |
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