When was Raigarh captured by Shivaji?

He captured it in 1656 from the Mores of Javli, recognizing its potential as a supreme seat of power.

Maratha Fortifications

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Where was the capital of Shivaji?

Raigarh was the capital of Shivaji Maharaj's Maratha Kingdom. He was crowned there in 1674, choosing the fort for its extreme strategic height and natural defenses.

Exam Year

1990

Evidence Source

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ID: MED_MAR_1990_117 Ref: Standard Educational Reference