Raigad stands as a silent witness to two significant events in the history of the Maratha Empire: the coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on June 6, 1674, and the demise of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on April 3, 1680.
The entire construction of the Sindhudurg Fort was carried out under the supervision of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. In 1657, with the aim of establishing dominance along the Konkan coast, Maharaj began building a naval force.
The Gingee Fort complex includes forts on four hills: Rajgiri, Krishnagiri, Chandragiri, and Chakkilidurg. Each of these forts has its own independent and self-sufficient citadel. The fortifications of the Gingee Fort complex stretch over 13 kilometers.
