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Shaniwar Peth Pune Maharashtra 411 030
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Built in 1732,Shaniwar Wada was the seat of the Peshwas of the Maratha Empire until 1818, when the Peshwas lost control to the British East India Company after the Third Anglo-Maratha War. Following the rise of the Maratha Empire, the palace became the center of Indian politics in the 18th century.Shaniwar Wada has five gates-Dilli Darwaza,Mastani Darwaja,Khidki Darwaja,Ganesh Darwaja,Jambhul Darwaja.Dating back to 1736, this palace was built by Bajirao Peshwa I, thus one can consider it an important evidence of the glorious history of Peshwa Rule in Pune. The palace boasts five gateways, nine bastions, fine wooden pillars and lattice work. There have been many stories associated with this palace and one of the most popular ones describes this fort to be haunted.
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