Historical Sights and Heritage

British Colonial Influence & the Freedom Struggle (1800s – 1947)

✅ Mumbai became a major trading port under British rule, leading to the construction of landmarks like Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Gateway of India & Rajabai Clock Tower.
✅ Maharashtra was a key center for India’s independence movement, with leaders like Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Gopal Krishna Gokhale, and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar playing major roles.
✅ Mahatma Gandhi’s Quit India Movement was launched in Mumbai in 1942.

 Must-Visit Colonial & Freedom Struggle Landmarks:
 Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (UNESCO site) – A stunning Indo-Gothic railway station.
 Gateway of India – Built in 1924 to commemorate British rule, now a symbol of Indian pride.
 Aga Khan Palace (Pune) – Where Mahatma Gandhi was imprisoned during the freedom struggle.