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Shivaji was crowned as an independent king at

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Surat
  2. Raigarh
  3. Singhagarh
  4. Poona

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Raigarh

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B. Raigarh šŸ“š Explanation: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was formally crowned as the Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire at Raigarh fort in 1674. This event established his status as a sovereign independent ruler. Raigarh served as the capital of his kingdom. The ceremony was performed by the priest Gaga Bhatt in a grand traditional manner.