Q. Shivaji was coronated at
(a) Raigarh
(b) Aurangabad
(c) Peshawar
(d) Bundela
Ans: (a) Raigarh
Explanation: Shivaji was coronated at (a) Raigarh.
Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha Empire and a prominent figure in Indian history, was coronated as the Chhatrapati (King) at the fort of Raigarh. The coronation took place on June 6, 1674.
Raigarh, located in present-day Maharashtra, India, served as the capital of the Maratha Empire during Shivaji’s reign. It was strategically located on a hilltop, providing natural defenses and commanding views of the surrounding region.
The coronation ceremony at Raigarh was a significant event in Shivaji’s life and marked his formal ascension to the throne. It symbolized the establishment of an independent Maratha kingdom and Shivaji’s assertion of sovereignty.
Therefore, the correct answer to your question is (a) Raigarh.
