Raigad is one of the most important forts in the history of Marathas, being the first capital of the independent Marathi kingdom or “Hindavi Swarajya”. Graded as the most secure and most appropriate location by the King himself, the fort proudly shows the strength of the Maratha Empire.
Raigad is well surrounded by mountains and was considered secure. The fort is surrounded on its north and east by the Kaal River, and the Gandhari River flows from its west side. Fort Lingana is situated to the east side and Kokandiva is to the north. If the skies are clear, we can see Rajgad-Torna on the east and Pratapgad, Vasota and Madhu-Makarandagad on the south.
