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INTRODUCTION
For centuries, Pune has been the
cultural capital of Maharashtra. And at one time the
centre of political activity. This is the city which
witnessed Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak charge up the
flight for Indian Independence by introducing the
concept of 'Swadesh' and united people by celebrating 'Ganesh
Chaturthi' on a mass scale. Pune actually attained
prominence under the 17th century Marketing king,
Chharapati Shivaji. The magnificent 1290 meter high
Sinhagad for and the Shivneri fort where Shivaji was
born stand testimony to a glorious era.
Pune became the seat of power
under the Peshawas - Prime Ministers of the
Chhatrapatis. The Peshawas of Pune were great patrons
of art and learning. Their legacy remains in temples,
gardens and educational institutions spread in and
around the city.
Pune has since then moved
gracefully from the past into the present. The Film
& Television Institute of India Rizy hotels.
Fashion Mallsll. All these have added glamour to this
once small town. But fortunately, the old world charm
and magic still looms large over the city reciting
fales of your. Shaniwarwada-a palace once graced by the
mighty Peshwas. Saras Baug - a picturesque garden
housing one of Pune's most famous Ganesh Temple. Aga
Khan's palace. Shinde's Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum. Lal
Deval (Red Temple). Bund Gardens. National Defence
academy, lyenger Memorial Institute.
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