9 Facts About Maharashtra's Raigad Fort

1. Maurya king Chandrarao More built this fort in 1030 AD.

2. Shivaji Maharaj captured this fort in 1656 AD. 

3. Because of emotional attachment to this place, Shivaji Maharaj announced this fort as the capital of his kingdom. 

4. The fort is a mixture of Maratha, Mughal and European architecture. 

5. The fort is situated at an altitude of 1,356 meters. 

6. There are 1737 steps to this fort. 

7. It is known as the strongest fortress of the Deccan plateau. 

8. The fort is known as Gibraltar of the East. 

9. This fort includes four little gateways.