By: Aakash Singh | December 02, 2023
Shaniwar Wada is Pune's historic palace built by Bajirao-I in 1736
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Once a Peshwa headquarters, it is now a symbol of Pune's culture
The palace was the seat of Peshwa power and later was destroyed by a fire in 1828.
The palace features beautiful fountains and expansive gardens.
The 21 ft tall main entrance of the complex faces North i.e. towards Delhi and hence is named as the Delhi Darvaja (Gate)
Many additions were made to the original plan of the palace since its construction.
The Peshwa lineage played a crucial role in shaping the Maratha Empire's history.
Today, the palace stands at the city's core, surrounded by a developed area that allows for organized events in its courtyard.
The main entrance is known as ‘Delhi Darwaja’ & others have names like Ganesh, Mastani, Jambhal, Khidki.