Raigad Fort facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Raigad Fort |
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| Raigad District, Maharashtra (near Mahad) |
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Raigad Fort towers
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 Raigad Fort
Raigad Fort
Shown within Maharashtra
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| 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 |
| Controlled by |  Maratha (1656-1689)
 India (1947-) |
| Open to the public |
Yes |
| Site history | |
| Built by | Hiroji Indulkar |
| Materials | Stone, Lead |
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| Past commanders |
Shivaji |
| Occupants | Sambhaji |
Raigad is a hill fort situated 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.
Images for kids
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The Maha Darwaja
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The Samadhi of Rajmata Jijabai "Ausaheb"
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Raigad 1896
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Hidden Walls of the Raigad Fort
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Raigad Fort Palace Ruins
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