India Mint Stamp
Lokith Philately
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Maharashtra
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Maharashtra
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Date of issue: 02.03.1992
Date of issue: 02.03.1992
Pin code: 411030
Pin code: 411030
Status: Active
Status: Active
PO Name: Shaniwar Peth
PO Name: Shaniwar Peth
Description: Shaniwar Peth is a locality in Pune. It was established by Moropant Pingale in 1675. When under the Muslim rule, this place was known as Murujabad/Murtuzabad. Shaniwar means Saturday in English. The historic Shaniwar Wada is situated in Shaniwar Peth area. Peshwa Baji Rao I, prime minister to Chattrapati Shahu, king of the Maratha empire, laid the ceromonial foundation of his own residence on Saturday, January 10, 1730. It was named Shaniwarwada from the Marathi words Shaniwar (Saturday) and Wada (a general term of any residence complex. Shaniwarwada was completed in 1732.
Description: Shaniwar Peth is a locality in Pune. It was established by Moropant Pingale in 1675. When under the Muslim rule, this place was known as Murujabad/Murtuzabad. Shaniwar means Saturday in English. The historic Shaniwar Wada is situated in Shaniwar Peth area. Peshwa Baji Rao I, prime minister to Chattrapati Shahu, king of the Maratha empire, laid the ceromonial foundation of his own residence on Saturday, January 10, 1730. It was named Shaniwarwada from the Marathi words Shaniwar (Saturday) and Wada (a general term of any residence complex. Shaniwarwada was completed in 1732.
Writeup Source: Rediscovery of India through Pictorial Cancellations book by India Post