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Pune's Must-visit Heritage sites

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 Hi and welcome to my Pune blog! Pune is a city in Maharashtra, India, that has a rich and diverse cultural heritage. Pune is home to many historical monuments, temples, museums, and forts that showcase the city's glorious past. In this blog post, I will share with you some of the most amazing heritage sites in Pune that you should not miss. 1. Shaniwar Wada: This is a majestic fort that was built by the Peshwas, the rulers of the Maratha Empire, in the 18th century. The fort has witnessed many important events in Indian history, such as the assassination of Peshwa Narayanrao and the Third Anglo-Maratha War. The fort is famous for its grand architecture, intricate carvings, and massive gates. You can also enjoy a light and sound show in the evening that narrates the history of the fort.                                                         ...
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History of Pune

  Hello, dear readers! Welcome to my blog post about the history of Pune city, one of the most amazing and vibrant places in India. Pune is the cultural capital of the Maratha people and has a rich and glorious past that spans over many centuries. In this post, I will tell you some of the fascinating facts and stories about this wonderful city and its people. Let's begin! Pune was initially built as an agricultural settlement, by the name of Punnaka. The city dates back to the 8th century and was under the rule of the Rashtrakutas, a powerful dynasty that ruled over most of the Deccan plateau. After Rashtrakutas, the city came under the reign of the Mughals and the Marathas, which came to end somewhere around the year 1818. The city first gained importance as the capital of the Bhonsle Marathas in the 17th century. The Bhonsle Marathas were a clan of warriors and rulers who fought against the Mughals and established a vast empire that stretched from central India to south India, Sw...
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