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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Shrimant Baji Rao Peshwa’s statue at the entrance of Shaniwarwada is the only statue of him in the whole of india made in modern times. 4/6
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The magnificent Dilli Darwaza, the main gate of the fort, made of the typical basalt rock of the area. 5/6
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A wall painting of ganeshji inside the entrance arch on top of vishnu’s naag 6/6 #Peshwas #MarathaHistory #Shaniwarwada

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