A History of the Mahrattas v1.c12.103

v1.c12.103

It is an opinion of some of the Mahrattas, that it was by Shahjee's advice that Sivajee changed his principal residence from Rajgurh to Rairee. It is certain that he, at this time, changed the name of the latter to Raigurh; and Abajee Sonedeo was instructed to commence erecting a complete set of public buildings within the fort, with accommodation for the different officers and departments of his immediate government; a work which was not completed for several years: considerable labour was also for some time used in strengthening the natural defences of the mountain, for the purpose of rendering it impregnable.