Raigad Hiroji Step – Architect / Engineer

Raigad Hiroji Step Name of the Raigad Fort’s architect “Hiroji Indalkar” engraved on stone. This is the guaranty by Raigad Fort’s Chief Architect / Engineer “Hiroji Indalkar” engraved on wall about strength of the raigad fort. Jagdishwar Temple (Mandir)

Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje

Coronation 6 June 1674 Born c. April 1627 / 19 February 1630 Shivneri Fort, near Pune, India Died 3 April 1680 Raigad Fort, Pune, India Shivaji Raje is God for all Maharashtra people. Rajbhavan : A block of 83 ft. x 33 ft. is the residence of King. We are standing in Rajbhavan space. Sagar,Continue reading “Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje”

Shiv Samadhi – Tomb of King Shivaji

The Samadhi of Maharaj is also very beautiful and one can remember Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his contribution and full dedication to Swaraj. Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosale, Shivaji established a competent and progressive civil rule with the help of a disciplined military and well-structured administrative organisations. He innovated military tactics, pioneering the guerilla warfare methodsContinue reading “Shiv Samadhi – Tomb of King Shivaji”

Ruins of the old Palace

Shirkai Mandir : A small Temple of Godess Shirkai. In 1765 the Raigad Fort, along with Malwan in present Sindhudurg District, the southernmost district of Maharashtra, was the target of an armed expedition by the British East India Company, which considered it a piratical stronghold. In 1818 the fort was bombarded and destroyed by ,Continue reading “Ruins of the old Palace”

Human Faces of Raigad

She is carrying Water Nath gold ornament A moustache which has its ends grown much longer and often flared out. A little boy giving speech about Raigad Fort. He is Guide to other school trip. Maybe he is not going to school.

Raigad fort Sahyadri mountain range

Raigad fort The fort was built by Chandrarao Mores in 1030. Its ruins today consist of the queen’s quarters: six chambers, with each chamber having its own private restroom. The main palace was constructed using wood, of which only the bases of pillars remain. Ruins of three watch towers can be seen directly in frontContinue reading “Raigad fort Sahyadri mountain range”

Darwaza – Door of Fort Raigad

Maha Darwaja – Main Door of Fort Raigad The fort, which rises 820 metres (2,700 ft) above sea level, is located in the Sahyadri mountain range. There are approximately 1737 steps leading to the fort, though today an areal tram exists to reach the top of the fort. The fort was looted and destroyed byContinue reading “Darwaza – Door of Fort Raigad”