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- Shaniwar Wada in Pune is a historic palace and castle that chronicles the dignity and grandeur of the Maratha Empire.
- In fact, Shaniwar Wada is the only fort structure in India to have its main gate facing Delhi, the medieval imperial capital of Mughal Empire.
- Shaniwar Wada was commissioned by Baji Rao I in 1730 and completed in 1732. It was the seat of political power during the Maratha Empire, housing the Peshwas.
- And the day happened to be Saturday and hence the name Shaniwarwada, Shaniwar meaning Saturday and Wada meaning residence in Marathi.
- Shaniwar Wada History was started in 17th century. It was built by Peshwa Bajirao I, the Maratha general who founded the stronghold in Pune.
- Here is everything you should know about the Shaniwar Wada in Pune, including its history, timings, entry fee, architecture, and other interesting facts.
- He painstakingly explained the entire history of the wada, the Peshwas and the Marathas and showed all the relevant historical parts of Shaniwar Wada.
- The main entrance of the Shaniwar Wada is called the Delhi Darwaza, so called because it faces the north and due to Bajirao’s ambitions of conquering Delhi.
- Shaniwar Wada Fort, Pune, Maharashtra. 634 likes · 4 talking about this · 8,019 were here. Shaniwarwada is an 18th-century fortification in the city of...
- The Shaniwar Wada fort in Pune, which covers about 625 acres, was constructed by Peshwa Bajirao I, as the abode of the Peshwas.
- Most of what remains is enough to tell the many interesting stories of the Maratha Empire, the prime ministers of which enjoyed their seats at Shaniwar Wada Pune.
