Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

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Forts

Hill fort near Mahabaleshwar, site of the legendary encounter between Shivaji Maharaj and Afzal Khan in 1659.

The capital fort of the Maratha Empire where Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was crowned in 1674.

Fortress near Pune, recaptured in 1670 in the battle where Tanaji Malusare gave his life.

Hero of Pavan Khind who held the pass at Ghod Khind so Shivaji Maharaj could reach Vishalgad safely.

Commander who defended Purandar fort against the Mughal siege of 1665 with legendary courage.

Trusted Maratha commander who led the daring night assault on Kondhana (Sinhagad) in 1670.

The 1660 rearguard stand by Baji Prabhu Deshpande that covered Shivaji Maharaj's escape from Panhala.

The 1659 battle where Shivaji Maharaj defeated Afzal Khan's much larger Adilshahi force.

The 1670 night assault in which Tanaji Malusare recaptured Kondhana fort from the Mughals.