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Urban History
Rajgad Fort
AddressGunjavane / Pune district, Pune, India
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Today's hoursOpen today 12 AM – 11:59 PM
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TypeFort
Time needed6–8 hrs
Location
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A remote hill fort in the Sahyadri range near Pune, historically significant as the site where Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj first raised the flag of Swarajya (self-rule) in 1645-46, marking the symbolic birth of the Maratha Empire. Its rugged, largely unrestored ramparts and the twin-pronged Sanjeevani and Suvela machis (fortified ridges) make it a challenging but rewarding trek. The fort remains free to visit with no formal ticketing infrastructure. It is considered one of the most historically significant Maratha forts.
Opening hours
| Mon–Sun | 12 AM – 11:59 PM |
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