Chatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj was one of the greatest Marata rulers. He was a very courageous ruler who ruled over the present day Maharashtra. He was crowned inside the Raigad fort. One can find the replica of the original throne now at the same place. The throne faces the main doorway, which is called Nagarkhana Darwaja. It is a known fact that Shivaji Maharaj gifted his gold crown to the ruling diety Panduranga Vittala, incarnation of Lord Krishna in Pandrapur He went on to conquer nearly 200 forts in his reign. Let us salute one of the greatest kings who was a successful ruler of Maharashtra.