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Shaniwar Wada – Pune’s Most Iconic Maratha Fort

Shaniwar Wada – Pune’s Most Iconic Maratha Fort

 Location: Pune
 Best For: Maratha History, Haunted Stories, Photography

✅ Built in 1732, this fort was the seat of the Peshwas of the Maratha Empire.
✅ Famous for its grand gates, ruins, and the legendary stories of its haunted past.
✅ A light & sound show is held in the evenings, narrating its history.

 Top Attractions:
✔️ Delhi Gate & Mastani Mahal.
✔️ The Historic Ruins & Underground Passageways.
✔️ Haunted Stories of the Peshwa Palace.

 Best Time to Visit: Year-round, but October – March is best.