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Pune (also
spelled Poona) is one on top 10 metropolis in India and the second largest
in the state of Maharashtra. It is situated 560 metres (1,837 feet) above
sea level on the Deccan plateau at the right bank of the Mutha river. Pune
city is the administrative headquarters of Pune district and was once the
centre of power of the Maratha Empire. Pune is known to have existed as a
town since 847 AD. It was the first capital of the Maratha Empire under
Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosale. In the 18th century, Pune became the
political centre of Indian subcontinent, as the seat of Maratha Peshwas who
were the prime ministers of the Maratha Empire. Pune is the cultural capital
of Maharashtra.
Pune Attractions
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Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati
Temple
Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple in Pune is dedicated to the
Hindu God Ganesh. The temple is popular in Maharashtra and is visited by
thousands of pilgrims every year. |
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Aga Khan Palace
The Aga Khan Palace was built by Sultan Muhammed Shah Aga Khan III in
Pune, India. Built in 1892, it is one of the biggest landmarks in Indian
history. |
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Shaniwar Wada
Shaniwar Wada is a palace fort in the city of Pune in Maharashtra,
India. Built in 1746, it was the seat of the Peshwa rulers of the
Maratha Empire until 1818 when the Peshwas surrendered to the British. |
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Rajiv Gandhi Zoological
Park
The Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park, commonly known as the Rajiv Gandhi
Zoo, is located in Katraj near the city of Pune in India. It is managed
by the Pune Municipal Corporation. |
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Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum
The Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum is in Pune, Maharashtra, India. It
contains the collection of Dr Dinkar G. Kelkar, dedicated to the memory
of his only son, Raja, who died an untimely tragic death. |
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Khadakwasla Dam
Khadakwasla is a dam situated 20 km from the City of Pune in Maharashtra,
India. This dam is one of the main sources of water for Pune. |
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Parvati Hill
Parvati Hill is a hillock in Pune, India. The hillock rises up to 2,100
feet above sea level. Atop the hillock is the Parvati Temples, which are
one of the most scenic locations in Pune. |
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Chaturshringi Temple
The Chaturshringi Temple is a Hindu temple in the city of Pune,
Maharashtra, India. The temple is located on the slope of a hill on
Senapati Bapat Road. |
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Shinde Chhatri
Shinde Chhatri, located in Wanowrie, a well known place in Pune, India,
is a memorial dedicated to the 18th century military leader Mahadji
Shinde who served as the commander-in-chief of the Maratha army under
the Peshwas from 1760 to 1780. |
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