Historical Places
Sinhagad, ealier known as 'Kondhana' is the most prominent and popular fort in Pune.It
is located at village Donaje, taluka-Haveli. It is 25 km away from Pune on a hill
1290 m high. Tanaji Malusare-Chh. Shivaji's trsusted and brave general,fought a
battle here all alone with the Mughal army. on hearing news of his death, Chh.Shivaji
said. "We won the fort but lost the lion" ("Gad Ala Pan Sinha Gela"), and so after
his death Chh. Shivaji renamed this "Kondhana" fort as "Sinhagad".
Agakhan Palace
Agakhan Palace
Gandhi National Memorial Society's Agakhan Palace
is the Italian arches and lawns. This place has been used as a prison by Britishers
for Mahatma Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadeobhai Desai during the 'Quit India
Movement'. Marble memorials were put later on in the memory of Kasturba and Mahadeobhai.
as both of them breathed their last in this place.
Shaniwarwada
Shaniwarwada
Shaniwar Wada a 13 storey palace of Peshwas was built
by Bajirao-I, in the year 1736.It was head quarter of the Peshwas and it symbolizes
Pune's culture.The structure was built giving security the highest priority. The
main entrance is known as 'Delhi Darwaja' & others have names like Ganesh, Mastani,
Jambhal, Khidki. The statue of Bajirao-i on horse in front of Shniwarwada. In side
one can see Ganesh Mahal, Rang Mahal, Aarsa Mahal, Hasti_Dant Mahal, Diwan Khana
and fountain. A light and music show is conducted every day showing history of Peshwas.
The palace was the seat of Peshwa power and later was destroyed by a fire in 1828.
All that remails are the walls that fortified this palace, with sturdy doors, studded
with spikers for added protection
Parvati
Parvati
This is one of the famous landmarks of Pune. Though
the hill is in the Southern half of the city; it is visible from almost every part
of the city.There are 08 steps that lead to the temple dedicated to Parvati and
davadeshwar. There are also temples dedicated to Vishnu, Ganesh and Kartikeya. Climbing
to the top of the hill can be rewarding as one can enjoy an excellent panoramic
view of Pune.
Rajgad Fort
Rajgad Fort
It is about 85 kms from Pune at village Gunjawane, Tal. Velhe. This fort has great
historical relevance, as it was Shivaji's favourite fort and first mountain capital.
Rajgadh has treacherous approaches, zigzag narrow paths and deceptive double walled
armour of its ramparts. The massive pali gate, nedhe or elephant's eye still exists.
The view from the top offers a magnificent view of the Sahyadri ranges.
Torna Fort
Torna Fort
This fort is located at Velhe, 65v kms away from Pune. This is the first fort conqurred
by Chh.Shivaji Maharaj.
Purandhar and Vajragadh Fort
Purandhar and Vajragadh Fort
Both these forts are located in Tal. Purandar and they are attached to each other.
This fort was a capital of Chh. Shinaji Maharaj for some years. Chh. Sambhaji Maharaj,
son of Chh. Shivaji Maharaj was born in 1665 on this fort. It is also the first
capital of Peshwas. Now the fort is under the charge of National Cadet Corps.
Tomb of Sambhaji Maharaj
Tomb of Sambhaji Maharaj
The tomb of Dharmaveer Sambhaji Maharaj is located at Vadu-Budruk on the Pune_Nagar
Highway:3-4 km away from Koregaon on the bank of river Bhima.