Raireshwar Fort is in Bhor taluka near Pune. It is between various hills and forts, such as Kenjalgad. In the Maratha Empire age, it was a significant fort.Rairashwar is known for its seven-coloured soil (mine with seven colour rocks which made this soil), which has evoked the interest of geologists.
Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj took the oath of the foundation of ‘Hindavi Swarajya’ at Shri Raireshwar temple on Chaitra Shu. In 1645, Saptami and his companion Mavalas went against the invasive foreign dynasties of that time. Hence, Raireshwar holds special importance as the origin of Hindavi Swarajya
Kenjalgad: This fort is said to have been built by Bhoja II of Panhala who flourished in the 12th century. This fort was won by Adilshah of Bijapur in 1648. The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj had captured all the forts in Wai and Bhor region but, he was not able to win this fort till 1674. He captured this fort as an amazing movement while he was on a military campaign at Chiplun. He along with soldiers marched to the Kenjalgad and captured the fort by surprise.
