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What was the capital city of Chhatrapati Shivaji's Maratha Empire?

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

Answer options

  1. Raigad
  2. Pune
  3. Satara
  4. Kolhapur

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Raigad

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Raigad šŸ“š Explanation: Shivaji Maharaj successfully established the independent Maratha Empire in the 17th century by fighting against the Mughals and the Adilshahi Sultanate. He chose the heavily fortified hill fort of Raigad as his imperial capital. It was at this fort that his grand royal coronation took place in the year 1674.