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NAME
Shaniwar Wada
COUNTRY
India
ADDRESS
Shaniwar Peth, Pune, Maharashtra 411030

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About Shaniwar Wada
Shaniwar Wada is a historical building situated in Pune city of Maharashtra, India. The fort was constructed in 1732 for the Peshwas of the Marathas Empire. It was under their control until 1818 after the defeat of Peshwas against British East India Company. A major portion of the fort was destoyed in 1828 due to a massive fire, but the remaining structure is now maintained by tourism department of India. According to the estimates at least a thousand people live in this fort by 1758.
How To Reach Shaniwar Wada
As Pune is a big city and a number of people go to their respective jobs from their homes using several local transport options so there is numerous transport service available in this city. You can pick any of the suitable means of transport including:
Train
You can go there by local train and reach any of the closest train stations like Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Nagar, Garware College, Pune station, Nal Stop, Ideal Colony, and Ghorpuri. Take any of the local transport to reach the location or just walk to the location.
Bus Stop
Many tourist go there by bus leaving there bus at any of nearby bus stands like Hotel Moka Bhandarkar Institute, Symbiosis College, Law College Road, and Nagar Road. After reaching there, take any taxi or rickshaw to reach the location easily.
Taxi
Grab a taxi from your hotel room which is most easiest way to reach the place. Also the site is so close to the popular Dagduseth Ganpati Mandir and you can visit the place after taking blessings at the temple.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Shaniwar Wada

  • If you have seen the film “Bajirao Mastani”, then you must know that this was the fort where Peshva Bajirao I and his wife Mastani used to live. The Mastani Darwaja was the door used by Mastani when she travelled out of the Palace.
    If you have seen the film “Bajirao Mastani”, then you must know that this was the fort where Peshva Bajirao I and his wife Mastani used to live. The M
  • The main gate of the fort is Dilli Darwaza, the gate is so big that an elephant outfitted with howdahs can easily pass through it. This gate was used for ceremonies and to set military campaigns.
    The main gate of the fort is Dilli Darwaza, the gate is so big that an elephant outfitted with howdahs can easily pass through it. This gate was used
  • Khidki Darwaja has a window in it while Ganesh Darwaja led to the nearest Kasba Ganapati temple
  • There is also a Jambhul Darwaja which was used by mistresses during Peshwa’s rule to enter and get out of the fort. It is also called Narayan Darwaja as Narayanrao Peshwa's body was taken out from the fort using this door following his murder.
    There is also a Jambhul Darwaja which was used by mistresses during Peshwa’s rule to enter and get out of the fort. It is also called Narayan Darwaja
  • The fort is also popular for its haunted reputation. Narayanrao the tenth Peshwa was murdered by the guards in 1773 on the orders of his uncle Raghunathrao and aunt Anandibai. According to the legend, his ghost still haunts the fort and cries, saying “Kaka mala vachava” (Uncle save me) on full moon nights. What make it sad was that he was crying for help from the same mischievous person who ordered guards to kill him. He was just sixteen years at the time of his death and was the only surviving descendent of Nana Saheb.
    The fort is also popular for its haunted reputation. Narayanrao the tenth Peshwa was murdered by the guards in 1773 on the orders of his uncle Raghuna

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