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Shaniwarwada Fort Pune

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

SHANIWARWADA
The historic palace of the Peshwa (Prime Ministers) rulers became the seat of political power during the reign of Bajirao. To this date, the palace has become the symbol of the city and its culture. Built in 1736, the Shaniwar Wada was once the palace of the great Peshwa rulers. The wada (Fort) was destroyed in a major fire in 1827, the cause of which remains a mystery till date.

Inner view of the fort, theres a lot of restoration work being done to conserve the fort.


Cannons used gun powder (Barood in Hindi) , to fire. The cannos is beautifully crafted with a lot of carvings.


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