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Maratha forts often served as regional administrative hubs. Governors or commanders stationed at these forts oversaw local governance and implemented orders from the central authority. For example, Raigad Fort was the capital of the Maratha Empire under Shivaji, reflecting its administrative significance.
The seafort, Kolaba Fort, near Mumbai, was at a distance of 500 km (310 mi) from the seafort Sindhudurg. All of these forts were put under a havaldar with a strong garrison. Strict discipline was followed. These forts proved useful during Mughal-Maratha wars. Notable features of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's forts include: [citation needed]
The Maratha Confederacy, [a] also referred to as the Maratha Empire, [11] [12] [13] was an early modern polity in the Indian subcontinent. It comprised the realms of the Peshwa and four major independent Maratha states [ 14 ] [ 15 ] often subordinate to the former.
Rajgad (literal meaning ruling fort) is a Hill region fort situated in the Pune district of Maharashtra, India.Formerly known as Murumbdev, the fort was the first capital of the Maratha Empire under the rule of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj for almost 26 years, after which the capital was moved to the Raigad Fort. [1]
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Shaniwar Wada is a historical fortification in the city of Pune, India.Built in 1732, [1] it was the seat of the Peshwas of the Maratha Confederacy until 1818. The fort itself was largely destroyed in 1828 by an unexplained fire, but the surviving structures are now maintained as a tourist site.
In 1803 during the 2nd Maratha War the fort was besieged by Arthur Wellesley (later Duke of Wellington). [3] After two failed attempts at the main gate by British and Sepoy companies, and many casualties, Captain Campbell led the 94th Highlanders (light company) up the ravine dividing the inner and outer forts and into the inner fort by ...
The Archaeological Survey of India had undertaken restoration and repair works for Maratha forts in Maharashtra which included 'Vijaydurg Fort' along with Shivneri and Sindhudurg Fort. [15] The fort has many monuments, now in ruins which show the characteristics of Maratha architecture. The food storage and court are such classic examples.