Raigad Fort

Raigad Fort -:

Raigad Fort is one of the most delightful places to visit in Maharashtra. 

In this fort Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj the legendary Maratha warrior laid the foundation of the Hindavi swarajya, a term referring to self-rule of Hindu. 
 this fort comes under the Archaeological survey of India(ASI).

Before going we know -:

There are many reasons why this fort should be a must-go place on your list.

Raigad Fort is 166 kilometer from Mumbai and 137 kilometer from pune in Raigad district,Maharashtra.

History -:

This fort is renamed from Rayri to Raigad by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.There are approximately 1400-1450 steps leading to the fort.

The fort once served as the capital of Chhatrapati Shivaji maharaja, the Great Maratha king, in the 1674.

There are many gateways in the fort namely, the Nagarkhana Darwaja,Mena Darwaja, and Palkhi Darwaja,Maha Darwaja which is the main entrance to the fort.

Near by attraction -:

                               Diveagar Beach

                                      Matheran 

                         Varadvinayak Temple,Mahad

                                 Lingana fort