Pune was one of the fastest growing cities in India in the late 19th and early twentieth century.
Two maps - one of 1883, other of 1924
Two maps - one of 1883, other of 1924
Bhamburda (Shivajinagar) and Gultekdi in 1890. Erandwane and surrounding area - 1910, Koregaon Park in 1920 : main additions to existing city.
This period - 1883 to 1924 saw Fergusson College , Agriculture College, Reay Market ( Mandai ) , BORI were built
The building of the Khadakwasla dam (1879) provided much needed water to the city and impetus for growth. Till then the old Katraj Canal and others such as built by Rastes provided water.
Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute
Standing all alone in the newly included village of Erandwane (1915 thereabouts)
Standing all alone in the newly included village of Erandwane (1915 thereabouts)
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