Pune is a sprawling city in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. It was once the base of the Peshwas of the Maratha Empire, which lasted from 1674 to 1818. The term Pune comes from the word Punya or holy. Called “Queen of the Deccan,” Pune is the cultural capital of the Maratha peoples. The city was awarded as the 2nd best city to live in India. Pune has everything that makes it the best city to live and work in
Standing tall in its full glory, Shaniwar Wada was once a stately mansion. Built as a dwelling for Peshwas, its foundation was laid by Bajirao I in year 1730 AD.
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Aga Khan Palace is well known both for its architectural excellence as well as its historical significance. Spread over a vast land of 19 acres, the palace is now the headquarters of the Gandhi National memorial society.
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Located around 36 kms southwest of the city of Pune, Sinhagad Fort is built atop a cliff on the Bhuleshwar range of the Sahyadris. Literally translating to "Fort of the Lion", Sinhagad Fort boasts of a rich history
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Khadakwasla Dam is a famous tourist in Pune. The dam forms a reservoir, called Khadakwasla Lake which offers a quick and pleasant getaway too.
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The Pataleshwar Caves, also referred to as the Panchaleshvara temple or Bhamburde Pandav cave temple, are an 8th century rock-cut Hindu temple from the Rashtrakuta period located in Pune
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In the year 1630 AD, Shivaji Maharaj's Father Shahaji Raje Bhosale, established the Lal Mahal for his wife Jijabai and son. The current Lal Mahal is a reconstruction of the original and located in the center of the Pune city.
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