Help Preserve Raigad Fort Raigad
Your donation helps preserve Raigad Fort Raigad through documentation, conservation work, and community engagement. Every contribution counts.
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High-resolution photography and 3D scanning create a permanent digital record. If restoration is ever needed, we have the exact specifications.
Professional conservation work including structural repairs, surface cleaning, and preventive measures to stop further deterioration.
Educational workshops, local awareness campaigns, and sustainable tourism initiatives that benefit surrounding communities.
Cultural Heritage
The grand *Rajyabhishek* of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1674 CE at Raigad marked an epochal moment in Indic history, formally establishing the *Hindavi Swarajya* as a sovereign Hindu kingdom. This elaborate coronation, meticulously planned and overseen by the revered scholar Gagabhatt from Varanasi, involved intricate Vedic rituals that legitimized Shivaji's rule as a divine mandate, elevating him to the status of *Chhatrapati*. The fort, transformed into a regal capital, housed the *Raj Sabha* where crucial administrative decisions were made, and the minting of new coins further solidified the Maratha state's independence, challenging the prevailing Mughal hegemony in the Deccan. Beyond its role as a ceremonial and administrative hub, Raigad's design reflected unparalleled strategic foresight. The formidable *Maha Darwaja* and the more secluded *Palkhi Darwaja* were not merely entry points but integral components of a layered defense system, each designed to thwart invaders. The fort's ingenious water management, exemplified by reservoirs like Ganga Sagar Lake, ensured self-sufficiency during prolonged sieges, a testament to Maratha engineering prowess. Though it briefly fell to the Mughals under Zulfiqar Khan in 1689 after a protracted siege, leading to significant destruction, its recapture by Maratha forces in 1707 underscored its enduring strategic importance and the relentless spirit of Maratha resistance.
Architectural Heritage
Built in the Maratha Vernacular architecture style, Indo-Islamic architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Rajput Military architecture style style, showcasing traditional construction methods and artistic craftsmanship.
Educational Resource
An important learning resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding our architectural heritage.
Local Benefits
Preservation efforts create opportunities for local communities through tourism, traditional skills, and cultural activities.
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- 1Direct impact on Raigad Fort Raigad preservation and conservation
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- 3100% transparency with detailed fund utilization reports
- 4Supports documentation, restoration, and community engagement
- 5Helps prevent deterioration of irreplaceable cultural heritage
- 6Enables future generations to experience this architectural marvel