Maharashtra has many forts like Raigad and Pratapgad which were very important in the early history of the Maratha empire and also sea forts like the one at Sindhudurg . Forts have played an important role in the history of Maharashtra since the time of the Peshwas . Some of the important forts in Maharashtra are Raigad , Vijaydurg , Pratapgad , Sinhagad .