India Mint Stamp

Lokith Philately

Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Maharashtra

Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers

Date of issue: 02.03.1992

Pin code: 411030

Status: Active

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.

Writeup Source: Rediscovery of India through Pictorial Cancellations book by India Post