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: 26.01.1977
Date of issue: 26.01.1977
Pin code: 413304
Pin code: 413304
Status: Active
Status: Active
PO Name: Pandharpur
PO Name: Pandharpur
Description: Shaniwarwada Pune, Maharashtra. It has always fascinated all with its Maratha architecture and rich history. It is known as Shaniwarwada because the foundation and Mangal Pravesh of this palace were done on Saturday. It was built by Peshwa Bajirao I, Chief General of Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj of the Maratha Empire. It was planned as a seven-story stone palace, but only the base floor was constructed using stone, with the other floors built using bricks. After 90 years it was attacked by British artillery then only the stone base floor survived. The various constructions in the palace, include fortified walls with entrance gates and turrets, reservoirs, court halls, fountains, and other structures.
Description: Shaniwarwada Pune, Maharashtra. It has always fascinated all with its Maratha architecture and rich history. It is known as Shaniwarwada because the foundation and Mangal Pravesh of this palace were done on Saturday. It was built by Peshwa Bajirao I, Chief General of Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj of the Maratha Empire. It was planned as a seven-story stone palace, but only the base floor was constructed using stone, with the other floors built using bricks. After 90 years it was attacked by British artillery then only the stone base floor survived. The various constructions in the palace, include fortified walls with entrance gates and turrets, reservoirs, court halls, fountains, and other structures.
It is also the site of significant historical events, such as the assassination of the fifth Peshwa in 1773 and the romance of Peshwa Bajirao and Mastani. In the Third Anglo-Maratha War in 1818 British success and control palace. A fire of unknown origin heavily damaged the palace in 1828, leaving the granite ramparts, deep foundations, some teak wood gateways, and buildings intact. The palace exemplifies the Maratha architectural style with intricately carved teak doors, exquisitely designed teak pillars, marble floors, and elaborate wall art. The palace also housed other notable structures, though they are now in ruins. It is said that the spirit of the slain Peshwa Narayan Rao roams the palace at night. The Postal Department Issued an image of the Entrance Gate called Delhi Gate of Wada on the PPC.
It is also the site of significant historical events, such as the assassination of the fifth Peshwa in 1773 and the romance of Peshwa Bajirao and Mastani. In the Third Anglo-Maratha War in 1818 British success and control palace. A fire of unknown origin heavily damaged the palace in 1828, leaving the granite ramparts, deep foundations, some teak wood gateways, and buildings intact. The palace exemplifies the Maratha architectural style with intricately carved teak doors, exquisitely designed teak pillars, marble floors, and elaborate wall art. The palace also housed other notable structures, though they are now in ruins. It is said that the spirit of the slain Peshwa Narayan Rao roams the palace at night. The Postal Department Issued an image of the Entrance Gate called Delhi Gate of Wada on the PPC.