Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum of Indian History, Pune

Name: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum of Indian History
Address: Pune, India

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum of Indian History, Pune

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum of Indian History is a private historical museum founded by François Gautier in 2012 under the banner of his not-for-profit organization, the Foundation For Advancement of Cultural Ties. The first phase the museum was inaugurated by Ravi Shankar and endorsed by Ajit Pawar and Nitin Gadkari. In addition to various exhibits the museum also has a freely accessible digital library on their website that has hundreds of books on Indian history and culture. ()

Established: 14 January 2012 (12 years ago)Coordinates: 18°36'58"N, 73°56'31"E

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Nearby attractions include: Aga Khan Palace, Kirkee War Cemetery, Bund Garden, Alandi.

5.1 miSW
Landmark palace and infamous Gandhi prison
Aga Khan Palace, Pune
131 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Pune, Aga Khan Palace stands as a monument of immense historical and national significance. Built in 1892 by Sultan Muhammed Shah Aga Khan III, this grand palace is not just an architectural marvel but also a memorial that pays homage...
7.1 miSW
Cemetery
Kirkee War Cemetery, Pune
182 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Pune, India, lies a solemn tribute to the fallen heroes of the World Wars: the Kirkee War Cemetery. This hallowed ground serves as a final resting place for soldiers who fought and sacrificed their lives during the tumultuous times of...
6.4 miSW
Park, Garden
Bund Garden, Pune
164 min walk • Bund Garden, also known as Mahatma Gandhi Udyan, is a verdant oasis in the bustling city of Pune, India. This picturesque park serves as a tranquil retreat for city dwellers and tourists alike, offering a serene environment to relax and rejuvenate amidst nature.
5.1 miNW
Town, Area
Alandi, Pune
132 min walk • Alandi is a town and a municipal council in the Pune district in the state of Maharashtra, India. The town is popular as a place of pilgrimage and the resting place of the 13th century Marathi saint Dnyaneshwar.
6.3 miSW
Bridge
Fitzgerald Bridge, Pune
160 min walk • The Fitzgerald Bridge is an historic structure located in Pune, India. It was constructed in 1867 during the British India period. It was the first spandrel arch bridge in the city of Pune, connecting the Bund Garden to the Chima garden. The bridge crosses the Mula-Mutha River.
5.4 miSW
Neighbourhood
Kalyani Nagar, Pune
137 min walk • Kalyani Nagar is an affluent, predominantly residential neighbourhood located in eastern Pune, India. It has a population of 25,272 according to the 2011 Census of India.
5.5 miSW
Neighbourhood
Yerawada, Pune
140 min walk • Yerawada is a neighbourhood of the city of Pune in the state of Maharashtra, India. Before that British Raj Yerawada was known as Yeraoda. Yerawada is one of the most densely populated areas in Pune. It is located at the beginning of Ahmednagar highway and also on the way to old Pune Airport at Lohagaon.
4.4 miSW
Neighbourhood
Vimannagar, Pune
113 min walk • Viman Nagar is an affluent residential and retail neighborhood in the Eastern Metropolitan Corridor of Pune and serves as one of the most prominent regions in the city. Viman Nagar is in close proximity to the Pune International Airport. During the Pre-independence era, the neighborhood was known as Dunkirk Lines.