Lal Mahal, Pune , Pune
About Lal Mahal, Pune
In the year 1630 A.D.Shahji Bhonsle got the Lal Mahal built for his wife Jijabai and son Shivaji. The original Lal Mahal was built with the idea of reconstructing the recently razed city of Pune. A young Shivaji entered the city with his mother and guru Dadoji Kondev and stayed here till 1645 when he conquered his first fort of Torna. Lal Mahal was razed at the end of 17th century due to various attacks. The current Lal Mahal built in the heart of the city by Pune Municipal Corporation, is a reconstruction of the original, using only part of the land on which the original was built.
There are many pictorial displays of Shivaji with his mother inside the palace of Lal Mahal. Notable among these is a picture of Shivaji ploughing the land with a golden plough while Dadoji Konddev and Jijabai are looking down at him. A statue of Jijabai is another attraction. The Mahal is also famous because here Shivaji chopped off the fingers of Shaista Khan when he was trying to escape from the fort.
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Imagicaa Amusement Theme Park, Maharashtra
0 km from Lal Mahal, Pune - See map
Imagicaa, located near Khopoli in Maharashtra, is one of India’s premier entertainment destinations. This theme park, water park, and snow park...
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Tulsi Baug, Maharashtra
0.6 km from Lal Mahal, Pune - See map
Tulsi Baug is a well-known shopping area in Pune. Bustling with activity, there are many items available on various stores. From cosmetics and...
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Shaniwar Wada, Maharashtra
0.7 km from Lal Mahal, Pune - See map
Legend has it that Thorale the Elder was out, gathering ghee in the grounds of the to-be palace, he saw a rabbit chasing a dog. Taking inspiration...
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Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, Maharashtra
1.2 km from Lal Mahal, Pune - See map
The Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum is representative of Pune's reputation as a city of music and culture. This museum is the dedication to ‘Kaka’...
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Aptaeshwar Temple, Rajasthan
1.3 km from Lal Mahal, Pune - See map
The Apteshwar Temple is one of the three most famous temples of Pushkar. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Apteshwar Temple was destroyed by...
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Pataleshwar Cave Temple, Maharashtra
1.5 km from Lal Mahal, Pune - See map
Pataleshwar Cave Temple is carved out of rock and dedicated to the Hindu Lord Shiva, this temple cave complex is a protected government heritage...
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Mahatma Phule Museum, Maharashtra
1.7 km from Lal Mahal, Pune - See map
Founded in 1875, the Mahatma Phule Museum is located in Pune of Maharashtra state. Items related to geology, forestry, cottage industries, armory,...
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Darshan Museum, Maharashtra
2.7 km from Lal Mahal, Pune - See map
Dedicated to Sindhi Saint and scholar Sandhu T.L. Vaswani, it offers a biographical journey into the teachings of India’s best known spiritual...
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St. Mary's Church, Maharashtra
4.1 km from Lal Mahal, Pune - See map
One of the oldest churches in the Deccan area, St. Mary’s Church has been a place of worship since the 1820’s. Built for the spiritual needs...
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National War Museum, Maharashtra
4.2 km from Lal Mahal, Pune - See map
Started in 1977, the National War Museum stands as a memorial to the soldiers who laid down their lives for the nation. There’re a number of...
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Bund Garden, Maharashtra
4.4 km from Lal Mahal, Pune - See map
Bund Garden, also known as Mahatma Gandhi Udyan, is 2km from the Railway Station. It is one of Pune’s most central parks. The Bund Garden is...
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Pu La Deshpande Garden, Maharashtra
4.8 km from Lal Mahal, Pune - See map
The Pu La Deshpande Garden, aso known as the Okayama Garden, is the pride of Pune. Its classic Japanese style is reflected in the many paths,...
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