Shaniwar Wada

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Shaniwar Wada is an 18th-century fortified palace in Pune that served as the seat of the Peshwa rulers of the Maratha Empire and is now a major historical landmark.

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Statements (49)
Predicate Object
instanceOf fortified palace
heritage structure
historical landmark
tourist attraction
architecturalStyle Maratha architecture
fortified palace architecture
associatedWith Maratha Empire
Peshwa Bajirao I NERFINISHED
Peshwa Madhavrao I NERFINISHED
Peshwa Nanasaheb NERFINISHED
builtFor Peshwa rulers of the Maratha Empire
builtInCentury 18th century
city Pune NERFINISHED
condition partially ruined
constructionEnd 1732
constructionStart 1720s
country India
culturalSignificance important site in Maratha history
symbol of Peshwa power
currentUse historical monument open to public
tourist site
governingBody Archaeological Survey of India
hasFeature courtyards
decorative wooden structures
fountains
gardens
gates
massive fortification walls
residential quarters
hasGate Delhi Darwaza
Ganesh Darwaza
Jambhul Darwaza
Khidki Darwaza
Mastani Darwaza
hasLegend stories of haunting and paranormal activity
heritageStatus protected monument
locatedIn India
Maharashtra
Pune NERFINISHED
materialUsed brick
stone
wood
near Mula-Mutha river NERFINISHED
notableEvent major fire in 1828
region Western India
servedAs administrative headquarters of the Maratha Empire
seat of the Peshwa rulers
state Maharashtra NERFINISHED
touristAttractionStatus major attraction in Pune

Referenced by (4)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Balaji Baji Rao ("Shaniwar Wada, Pune")
Peshwa
residence
Pune
hasMonument
Peshwa
seatOfGovernment

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