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Shaniwar wada



Shaniwar wada

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            Shaniwar Wada is a very important place in Indian history. Built by the Peshwas of the Maratha King, this ancient fort is built of stone and brick, and has high architectural value as well. However, only the stone part of the Wada could survive by a combination of British military attacks and fires through the centuries. This palace fort has nearly been destroyed.


              The capital of the Maratha Empire shifted from Satara to Pune. Bajirao chose Pune for his seat because he found the climate and geography of Pune most suitable for the Peshwai so Bajirao built fort in 1732, it was the seat of the Peshwas of the Maratha Empire until 1818, then the Peshwas lost control to the British East India Company after the Third Anglo-Maratha War.

 Why Name Shaniwar Wada
As both ceremonies – laying the foundation stone and a house warming – took place on Saturdays so it was named Shaniwar Wada. The main entrance of the Shaniwar Wada is called the Delhi Darwaza.

Timing (Daily) -  08:00 A.M. to 6:30 P.M.

Entry Fees        -  Rs 5 for Indian,
                              Rs 125 for Foreigners.



Today's situation


PC - Pragati

                Today the palace stands in the middle of the city and the area around it has been developed in such a way that programmes can be organized in the yard of this magnificent fort palace and people can enjoy them. A huge statue of Peshwa Bajirao I is also erected in the yard. The Pune Municipal Corporation has started a sound and light show in an open air auditorium in the palace grounds of Shaniwar wada. The show which is held both in English and Marathi, is run from 7.15 pm to 8.10 pm (Marathi) and 8.15pm to 9.10pm (English). The tickets for show can be bought from 6.30 pm onwards.


 One of the Haunted Place in India

Pavanaja

            On the night of every new moon a fort in India becomes a place of horror. Where local people often hear a sound "KAKA MALA VACHWA" (uncle save me) from the Fort in the new moon night. Where the spirit till now utters its last words of his past mortal life. This is about the story of Shaniwarwada Fort in Pune.

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