Raigad Fort
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The hilltop capital of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, where he was crowned in 1674.
FortRaigad district, in the Sahyadri hillsBest time to visit: October to FebruaryUNESCO heritage 2025
Highlights
- Site of the coronation (rajyabhishek) of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1674
- Samadhi of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
- Ruins of the royal court, market street and Gangasagar lake
- A ropeway or a long climb of steps to the top
Significance
Raigad is a symbol of Maratha self-rule (Swarajya). It is one of the twelve forts inscribed together in 2025 as the Maratha Military Landscapes of India UNESCO World Heritage Site.