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Coronation at Raigad
- When
- 6 June 1674
- Where
- Raigad Fort
- Part of
- Coronation of Shivaji
Shivaji was crowned Chhatrapati at Raigad Fort on 6 June 1674 in a lavish ceremony.
After preparations began in 1673, Shivaji was formally crowned king of the Maratha Empire at Raigad Fort. The event established his sovereign title, overcoming his previous status as a Mughal zamindar or Bijapuri jagirdar.
Sources
- Shivaji Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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