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Which among the following was the capital of Shivaji?
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- Poona
- Raigarh
- Singhgarh
- Panhala
- Poona
Correct Option: B
Shivaji created an independent Maratha kingdom with Raigarh as its capital, and was crowned chhatrapati ("paramount sovereign") of the Marathas in 1674. Raigarh is a hill fortress situated in the modern day near Mahad, Raigarh district of Maharashtra. It is located in the Sahyadri mountain range.