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Forts and Palaces of Maharashtra
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Which fort in Maharashtra is known as the 'Gibraltar of the East' due to its strategic location and impregnability?
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Raigad Fort
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Raigad Fort, located in the Sahyadri mountains, was the capital of the Maratha Empire under Shivaji Maharaj. Its formidable natural defenses and strategic position earned it the title 'Gibraltar of the East'.