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SINHAGAD Fort

Sinhagad is Hill fortress located in Pune city 25 km southwest. this fort was built 2000 years ago Sinhagad fort had been site of many battles, most notable battle of Sinhagad in 1670.
Sinhagad fort was strategically situated in the centre of other Maratha occupied forts such as Rajgad Fort, Purandar Fort and Torna Fort.

Rajgad Fort.
Rajgad (Marathi: à¤°ाजगड) (literal meaning Ruling Fort) is a hill fort situated in the Pune district of Maharashtra, India. Formerly known as Murumdev, the fort was the capital of the Maratha Empire under the rule of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj for almost 26 years, after which the capital was moved to the Raigad Fort.[1] Treasures discovered from an adjacent fort called Torna were used to completely build and fortify the Rajgad Fort.[citation needed]
The Rajgad Fort is located around 60 km (37 mi) to the south-west of Pune and about 15 km (9.3 mi) west of Nasrapur in the Sahyadris range. The fort lies 1,376 m (4,514 ft) above the sea level. The diameter of the base of the fort was about 40 km (25 mi) which made it difficult to lay siege on it, which added to its strategic value. The fort's ruins consist of palaces, water cisterns, and caves. This fort was built on a hill called Murumbadevi Dongar (Mountain of the Goddess Murumba). Rajgad boasts of the highest number of days stayed by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on any fort.


Purandar Fort.
Purandar Fort is known as the birthplace of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The fort is repeatedly mentioned in the rising of Shivaji Maharaj against the Adil Shahi Bijapur Sultanate and the Mughals

Torna Fort.
Torna Fort, also known as Prachandagad, is a large fort located in Pune district, in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is historically significant because it was the first fort captured by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1646, at the age of 16, forming the nucleus of the Maratha empire

SHANIWAR WADA

Shaniwarwada is Historical fortification in the city of Pune, Maharashtra, India. This fort was built in 1732 and seat of the peshwas of Maratha Empire untill 1818. Shaniwarwada fort was largely destroyed in 1828 by an unexplained fire, but the surviving structure are now maintained for tourist.

AGA KHAN PALACE

Aga Khan Palace was built in 1892 by Sultan Muhmmed Shah Aga Khan III, this palace is located in Pune, Maharashtra, India. Aga khan palace is important landmark in Indian History.
This fort was built to help poor by giving them job and help poor in neighboring areas of pune who drastically hit by famine.

DAGADUSHETH HALWAI GANAPATI TEMPLE



RAJA DINKAR KELKAR MUSEUM

Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum is located in Pune, Maharashtra, India. This museum contains various sculptures dating back to 14th century. There are also ornaments made of silver, Gold, Ivory, musical instrument and war weapons and vessels.


RAJIV GANDHI ZOOLOGICAL PARK

Rajiv Gandhi zoological park is knowm as katraj zoo situated is katraj, Pune District, Maharashtra, India. Katraj zoo managed by Pune Muncipal Corporation. katraj zoo is spread in 130 acre and divided in to 3 parts and animal orphanage, a snake park, and a zoo.



PATALESHWAR

The Pataleshwar Cave Temple is rock-cut caves temple, carved in 8th century in Rashtrakuta Period. the temple made of basalt rock and dedicated to Hindu God Lord Shiva. This temple located in Pune, Maharashtra, India.

PARVATI HILL

Parvati Hill is a hilllock located in Pune, India. Atop the hillock is the Parvati Temple, one of the most scenic locations in Pune, Maharashtra, India. The temple is the oldest heritage structure in Pune and was built during Peshwa dynasty. For visitors, Parvati hill is also an observation point that offers a panoramic view of Pune city.

MULSHI DAM

Mulshi is the name of major dam on Mula River in Pune, Maharashtra, India. Water from this dam used for irrigation as well as for producing electricity at the Bhira hydroelectric power plant, managed by Tata Power.

In recent year Mulshi dam area have been developed as tourist destination, adding accommodation for guest.


KAMALA NEHRU PARK, PUNE

Kamala Nehru Park is located on Dr. Ketkar rd, erandwana, Pune, Maharashtra, India. This park has jogging track, play ground for kids and two lawns. A military jet HF-24 Marut is also kept in one of lawns.