Historical

Raigad fort is a blend of numerous amazing structures, and the Queens Palace is one among them. The Queen's quarters in the fort consists of six chambers with each chamber having its own private commode with plumbing. The royal ladies were using these six rooms.

The Queen’s palace was constructed using wood. The Queen’s royal chamber is called Rani Vasa, and it’s plenty of rooms and passages show the obvious privilege of the Queen. Some of the minarets in the Queen’s palace are in good shape and the entire structure generates an elegant look.

Raigad Fort, also called as ‘the Gibralter of the east’ was the invincible capital of the legendary king Sivaji. Placed at an altitude of 2700 feet on an irregular wedge-shaped mass of rock, Raigad fort is inaccessible from three sides. A massive fort, nested on a steep vertical rock face, appears defiant and insurmountable.

This Fort presents a terrifying look and it is very difficult to get into the fort through the rocky path. All sides appear as if it fell down from a huge mass of solid rock. Raigad ropeway that is inaugurated recently, makes the ascent to the fort very easy.

Raj Bhavan is the palace of Shivaji Maharaj from where he administered his kingdom with his valour. The palace rests on a dual podium and had wooden columns to carry the grand structure. A palatial citadel, the Raj Bhavan witnessed so many glorious moments in the life of the great king.

Raj Bhavan is a marvelous creation that highlights the structural design of Maratha era. Raj Bhavan holds two large water tanks by its side, which is believed to be the place for Royal Bath. Excellent toilet and drainage system and underground cellar is a special feature of the fabulous palace.

Takmak Tok, or the punishment point is the place from where Shivaji's enemies were brusquely chucked down into the valley. The rock face inclines down over 1200 feet and presents a tremendous vision of the Sahyadri hills and its dropping crevasses and over-folding edges.

Takmak Tok is amazing viewpoint for the visitor. The feeble at heart should abstain from tweeting into the valley from Takmok Tok, because it presents frightening slope of the valley. This point was the place to punish traitors by throwing them over the cliff.

Shinde's Chhatri is located at a place called Wanowri, pretty close to Pune city. This is a building constructed as a memorial of the Maratha noble character Shri Mahadju Shinde. The architectural style of the building is appreciable with beautiful carvings and the building is the lively specimen of a structure

Shaniwar Wada was the palace of the great rulers Peshwa dynasty in Pune. The structure was built by the King Baji Rao of Maratha Dynasti in 1730. The Palace was destroyed in a big fire in 1827; the mammoth structure of the walls survived the fire.

Shaniwar Wada is a real specimen of Maratha culture and the architectural design shows the influence of Mughal style and the feature of Maratha artistic styles. The 21 feet tall massive door of the palace known as Delhi Darwaza is one of the remains of the grand old Palace. Public can visit the palace everyday between 8 am to 6.30 pm.

The Aga khan Palace is a historically important pace in Pune. It is famed and well related with Indian Independence movement. British put many important freedom fighters under arrest in this Palace. It is in this palace where Mahatma Gandhi and his wife Kasturba Gandhi were imprisoned along with Mahadeobhai Desai during the Quit India Movement in 1942. There are memorials of Mahadeobhai Desai and Kasturba Gandhi, which were made out of attractive beautiful marbles. It is a very good place to pay a visit.

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Built by the Marathas, Ambarkhana housed the administrative section, the palace, the mint, and the granaries. Titled Ganga, Jamuna, and Saraswati, the granaries could store as much as 25,000 khandis of grain. Since the soil of the region was not suitable for agriculture, it was very important for the rulers to stock sufficient provisions for their armies.

One among the protected monuments, Panhala Fort, is considered as the largest of all the forts of Deccan. Situated in Kolhapur District of Maharashtra, this historically important site is constructed by King Raja Bhoj.

Built in the late 12th century, Panhala Fort spread over a vast expansion beneath a steep slope. The impregnable fort with gigantic walls looks very inspiring and attractive. This majestic fort is accessible only through the double-walled gate and a sturdy hedge besieges the innermost fortress.

Like all other forts in Maharashtra, Panhala fort also carries malodorous reminiscences of the great Maratha regime. Perhaps this might be the only citadel where Chatrapati Shivaji had spent so many precious years of his great reign.

Teen Darwaza, literally means three doors. Teen Darwaza is a mammoth entrance consists of three consecutive gates on the western walls, of the Panhala fort. It was through these gates, the British entered Panhala.

The well situated in the corner of Teen Darwaza, played a remarkable role in dealing with the enemies. It was through this pond that messages were sent to the enemies. It is quite amazing to hear the way by which this well was effectively used in conveying messages.