Raigad Fort
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 | |
|---|---|
| Raigad District, Maharashtra (near Mahad) | |
| Raigad fort towers.jpg Raigad Fort towers | |
| Type | Hill fort |
| Coordinates | 18°14′01″N 73°26′26″E / 18.2335°N 73.4406°E |
| Built by | Hiroji Indulkar |
| Construction materials |
Stone, Lead |
| Height | 1,356 metres (4,400 ft) ASL |
| Current owner |
Government of India |
| Open to the public |
Yes |
| Controlled by | Template:Country data Maratha Empire (1656-1689)
Template:Country data Maratha Empire (1707-1818)
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| Occupants | Sambhaji |
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