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At Shaniwarwada, a historical fort in the city of #Pune. Built between 1730-1732 by Shrimant Baji Rao Peshwa, the surrounding fortification were constructed by his son Nanasaheb Peshwa. 1/6
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It is said that the Shaniwarwada complex was seven storeys high. The fort was largely destroyed by a fire in 1828 which raged for seven days. 2/6
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Now the heavy granite ramparts, the gateways and deep foundations and ruins of the buildings within the fort can be seen. 3/6
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Got my pre print copy of @MulaMutha's new book!
The eagerly awaited "The Extraordinary Epoch of Nanasaheb Peshwa"...on the defining expansion era of the Maratha Empire.
Looking forward to reading...and do stay tuned for September 27, for the publication program. Details soon.
The eagerly awaited "The Extraordinary Epoch of Nanasaheb Peshwa"...on the defining expansion era of the Maratha Empire.
Looking forward to reading...and do stay tuned for September 27, for the publication program. Details soon.
Nanasaheb Peshwa was Bajirao's son and he led the Marathas from 1740 to 1761. During his reign, the Maratha Empire expanded to the four corners of India.
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In case you still haven't, highly recommend reading Dr. Kulkarni's earlier books on Maratha History. Very well researched, facts based and thorough:
* Solstice At Panipat
* The Era Of Bajirao
* James Wales: Artist & Antiquarian
* Bakhar Of Panipat
amazon.in/Uday-S-Kulkarn…
* Solstice At Panipat
* The Era Of Bajirao
* James Wales: Artist & Antiquarian
* Bakhar Of Panipat
amazon.in/Uday-S-Kulkarn…
300 years ago this day, April 17, 1720 - A young 19 year old Bajirao was appointed as Peshwa in succession to his father by Chhatrapati Shahu.
In the next twenty years, Bajirao transformed the 'Swarajya' founded by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, into a 'Samrajya'.
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In the next twenty years, Bajirao transformed the 'Swarajya' founded by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, into a 'Samrajya'.
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Bajirao shifted his base to Pune and built the Shaniwarwada.
Observing that the Mughal empire was in a decline -
"Strike, strike at the roots and whole tree will also fall down. Listen but to my counsel and I shall plant the Maratha Flag on the walls of Attock(Fort)."
Observing that the Mughal empire was in a decline -
"Strike, strike at the roots and whole tree will also fall down. Listen but to my counsel and I shall plant the Maratha Flag on the walls of Attock(Fort)."
Bajirao's two decade reign saw a big expansion of the Maratha power into Central India and Konkan. He confronted and successfully defeated the Nizam multiple times, and struck at the gates of Delhi.
He (and his brother) liberated North Konkan from a two century Portuguese rule.
He (and his brother) liberated North Konkan from a two century Portuguese rule.
