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[Audio] Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, also known as Shivaji Maharaj, was a renowned Indian warrior. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters in Indian history..

[Audio] The Raigad fort is a hill fort located in the Mahad district of Maharashtra, India. It is one of the most formidable fortresses on the Deccan Plateau and was previously known as Rairee or Rairy fort. Many of the constructions and structures on Raigad were built by Shivaji, with Chief Engineer Hirojee Indulkar leading the way. In 1674, Shivaji made Raigad his capital upon being crowned the king of the Maratha kingdom. This kingdom would later grow into the powerful Maratha Empire, which covered a large area of western and central India..

[Audio] The Rajgad Fort is a historic hill fort located in the Pune district of Maharashtra, India. It was previously known as Murumdev and served as the first capital of the Maratha Empire under the rule of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj for about 26 years. Eventually, the capital was shifted to the Raigad Fort. The Rajgad Fort was built and strengthened using treasures found at a nearby fort known as Torne..

[Audio] Panhala Fort, also known as Panhalgad and Panhalla, is a fort located in Panhala, 20 kilometers northwest of Kolhapur in Maharashtra, India. It sits strategically at a pass in the Sahyadri mountain range, along a major trade route from Bijapur in the interior of Maharashtra to the coastal areas. Because of its important location, it has been the site of numerous conflicts in the Deccan involving the Marathas, Mughals, and the British East India Company, most notably the Battle of Pavan Khind..

[Audio] Tung Fort is an ancient fort that was constructed before 1600 CE. It was built by the Adil Shahi dynasty, but was later captured by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The fort is relatively small and can accommodate a maximum of 200 soldiers at a time. Due to its size, it would not have been able to sustain a long-term defense on its own. Its structure and design indicate that its main purpose was to serve as a watchtower, overseeing the Maval region of the Pawana and Mulshi valleys and guarding the road to Pune city. The Dhamale family, who were Deshmukhs from the Maval region, were responsible for ensuring the security of Tung Fort. During times of invasion, it would serve as a temporary distraction for invaders, allowing other major forts such as Visapur and Lohagad to prepare for battle against the invading army..

[Audio] Shivneri Fort is a triangular shaped hill fort located in Maharashtra. The entrance to the fort is on the South-west side of the hill. In addition to the main gate, there is another entrance called the chain gate where visitors must climb up using chains. The fort stretches for about 1 mile (1.6 km) and is protected by seven spiral gates. The fort is surrounded by mud walls. Inside, there are several important structures such as the prayer hall, tomb, and mosque. One notable feature of the fort is an overhanging area where executions were carried out. Many gate structures can be found around the fort, including Mana Daravaja, also known as the origin of Tune..

[Audio] Tornagad fort, also known as Torne Fort or Prachandagad, is a large fort located in the Pune district of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is believed to have been built by the Shiva Panth in the 13th century. The fort is home to Menghai Devi temple, also known as Tornaji temple, which is located near the entrance. In the late 1470s, during the reign of Alauddin Khilji, the fort was captured by Malik Ahmed, a Bahamani ruler. In 1646, at the age of sixteen, Shivaji captured the fort, making it one of the first forts to become a part of the Maratha empire. He renamed it 'Prachandagad' and constructed numerous monuments and towers within its walls. In the 18th century, the Mughal empire briefly gained control of the fort after the assassination of Shivaji's son, Sambhaji raje. The then Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb, renamed the fort 'Futulgaib' to honor the difficulty of capturing it. However, the fort was later restored to the Maratha confederacy by the Treaty of Purandar..

[Audio] Deogiri Fort, also known as Devagiri or Deogiri, is a historical fortified citadel located in Devagiri village near Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. It served as the capital of the Yadava dynasty from the 9th to the 14th century CE and also briefly served as the capital of the Delhi Sultanate from 1327 to 1334. Later on, it became a secondary capital of the Ahmadnagar Sultanate from 1499 to 1636. Around the 6th century CE, Devagiri emerged as a significant town in the highlands, situated near present-day Sambhaji Nagar and served as a stop for caravan routes headed towards western and southern India. The city's historical triangular fortress was initially built in 1187 by the first Yadava king, Bhimadeva I. In 1308, the city was annexed by Sultan Alauddin Khalji of the Delhi Sultanate, which controlled most of the Indian subcontinent. In 1327, Sultan Muhammad bin Tughluq renamed the city from Devagiri to Daulatabad and made it the imperial capital, ordering a mass migration of Delhi's population to Daulatabad. However, in 1334, he reversed his decision and shifted the capital back to Delhi..

[Audio] Pratapgad Fort, a large mountain fort, is located in the Satara district of the Western Indian state of Maharashtra. It sits on a mountain, 24 kilometers from the popular Mahabaleshwar hill station, and is now a popular tourist attraction. The fort holds historical significance due to the Battle of Pratapgad, which occurred here on November 10th, 1659. It was a confrontation between Shivaji and the general of the Bijapur Sultanate, Afzal Khan. Shivaji's successful defeat of Afzal Khan paved the way for a decisive Maratha victory over the Bijapur army..

[Audio] Sinhagad fort is a historic fort located approximately 49 km southwest of Pune city, India. It is believed that the fort may have been built around 2000 years ago, as evident from some of the available information. The caves and carvings found in the Kaundinyeshwar temple serve as evidence for this. The fort was previously known as Kondhana and has been the site of many battles, most notably the Battle of Sinhagad in 1670. Perched on a solitary cliff of the Bhuleswar range in the Sahyadri Mountains, the fort stands at an elevation of about 760 meters above ground and 1312 meters above mean sea level. Its strategic location on a steep slope provided natural protection, with walls and bastions built only at crucial points. The fort has two gates, namely Kalyan Darwaza and Pune Darwaza, located at the southeast and northeast ends respectively. It was also strategically positioned in the center of a chain of other Maratha Empire forts such as Rajgad Fort, Purandar Fort, and Torne Fort. The fort was ruled and fortified by the Koli chief Nag Nayak..

[Audio] Vasota Fort, also known as Vyaghragad (व्याघ्रगड), is located in the Satara district of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is believed to have been built by the Kolhapur Shilahara Chief Bhoja II (1178-1193) of Panhala. The fort was fiercely defended by the mistress, tai Telin, of the fort's killedar, Pant Pratinidhi, when he was captured. Vasota was under the control of the Maratha rulers, including the Shirkes & Mores, in the 16th century. In 1655, Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj conquered the fort during the conquest of Javli and incorporated it into Swarajya. He renamed the fort Vyaghragad (Vyaghra meaning tiger) due to its natural defense challenges. In 1818, the British bombarded the fort with heavy artillery, causing extensive damage to buildings such as the Chandika Mandir and the Daru-kothar, and looted property worth 5 lakhs..

[Audio] Lohagad Fort is one of the many hill forts located in the state of Maharashtra, India. It is situated near the popular hill station of Lonavala and is 52 km (32 mi) northwest of Pune. Standing at an elevation of 1033 m (3389 ft) above sea level, it is connected to the neighboring Visapur Fort by a small range. The majority of the time, Lohagad Fort was under the rule of the Maratha empire, with a brief period of 5 years under the Mughal empire. Throughout its history, Lohagad Fort has been occupied by various dynasties at different points in time..

[Audio] The Vasai Fort (also known as Fortaleza de São Sebastião de Baçaím) is a ruined fort located in the town of Vasai (Bassein), Maharashtra, India. It was officially named the Fort of St. Sebastian during the Indo-Portuguese era. This fort is considered a national monument and is under the protection of the Archaeological Survey of India. The fort and town can be reached via the Naigaon Railway Station, which is located in the city of Vasai-Virar just north of Mumbai. The Naigaon Railway Station is part of the Western Railway line (formerly known as the Bombay-Baroda railway) and leads towards the Virar railway station..