Question

Shivaji got himself coronated at
1. Torna
2. Raigarh
3. Kalyan
4. Purendhar

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Raigarh

The correct answer is Raigarh.

• On June 6, 1674, Shivaji Maharaj was crowned at the Raigad fort, which served as the Maratha empire's capital.
• A number of festivities have been planned for the 'Raigad Shivrajyabhishek-2019' on June 5 and 6 at the Raigad fort, which is located in the neighbouring Raigad district, around 170 kilometres from Mumbai. Shivaji Bhonsale I, commonly known as Chhatrapati Shivaji, was an Indian monarch and a member of the Maratha Bhonsle clan.
• The Maratha Empire was founded when Shivaji carved out an enclave from the fading Adilshahi sultanate of Bijapur.
• At Raigad in 1674, he was formally crowned Chhatrapati (emperor) of his domain. 
• On June 6, 1674, Shivaji was crowned king of Maratha Swaraj at a spectacular ceremony at Raigad fort.
• It happened on the 13th day (trayodashi) of the first fortnight of the month of Jyeshtha in the year 1596, according to the Hindu calendar.