Shivaji's Fort of Rajgad: The Lost Capital of the Maratha Empire

Most people know Raigad as Shivaji Maharaj's capital, but before Raigad there was Rajgad — the mountain fortress that served as the heart of the Maratha Swarajya for over two decades. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore why Shivaji chose Rajgad as his first capital, the engineering marvels hidden in its walls and water cisterns, and the dramatic events that unfolded there — including the birth of his son Rajaram and the death of his beloved queen Saibai. They discuss the fort's three-tiered structure, its secret escape tunnels, and how its design influenced later Maratha fortifications. They also look at the archaeological mysteries still buried there — unexcavated granaries, forgotten temples, and the ruins of a palace that once housed a fledgling empire. A fresh angle for listeners who know the names of Shivaji's battles but haven't explored the stones that witnessed his daily life. #Rajgad #ShivajiMaharaj #MarathaEmpire #FortArchitecture #HindaviSwarajya #Saibai #Rajaram #Mavala #Sahyadri #Raigad #Chhatrapati #Maharashtra #SouthAsia #History #FexingoHistory #Fortress #MedievalIndia #Archaeology Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo