However, a fire later gutted the buildings in this place and what now remains is the plinths and fortification walls. To experience the grandness of this place one has to see the balcony at the top of Dilli Darwaz.
The balcony has wooden pillars that are beautifully carved with floral designs. Each of the pillars are carved exactly same with no difference at all.
The palace in those days had several rooms for queens, court hall, dancing hall any many other rooms. They were beautifully painted. A glimpse of which can be seen in the interiors of Dilli Darwaza. There is a beautiful painting of Lord Ganesha and Lord Vishnu sleeping on the serpent.
The place had beautiful gardens and fountains which we will try to explore soon.
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Marvelous. You travel a lot, Rajesh. Very beautifully captured, keep them coming :-)
thank you for this treasure!
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the wooden pillars make it different!
been wanting to go to pune for a long time and visit.thanks for the wonderful post!
Beautiful place. I would love to visit one day.
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Lovely place .
Looks to be a marvelous structure..! Thanks for sharing!
I love the elaborate carvings, could steal one or two! :)
Another magnificent building!
I really never get tired of seeing all the wonderful places around your country. Thank you for sharing these with us.
And to think they did all that intricate carving without the help of computers! Quite amazing, really!
This is another impressive place, the details are wonderful.
Oh nice another tour in India, I enjoyed viewing your pictures and reading a bit of history. Thank you.
Great photos of amazing architecture ~thanks,namaste, CArol (A Creative Harbor)
beautifully captured! yet to visit!!
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Great pics, never been here.
Another magnificent palace! So much beauty and fascinating history! Thanks as always for the wonderful look at your world, Rajesh!
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it's amazing that the structure has been well preserved for so long.
I'm amazed that you're permitted to walk through such a treasure! The wooden carvings are very beautiful.
Grand indeed!
I really like Shaniwar Wada, beautiful photos.
What surprises me is that the carved wood pillars on the balcony of the residence of the Peshwas has survived since 1732!
I've always wanted to visit Pune, for various reasons. Now, you've given me yet another! I'll have to visit that place soon, and I know I'll write something about that city when I do too...
Great shots, and an equally amazing place.
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indeed ... it's amazing how they made these beautiful n huge structure - one must enjoy it by touching it with ones own hand ... n lucky u to do so - i definately envy u !!
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Beautiful place.
You always show stunning arquitecture, this one is no exception!!
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Marvelous this Pune palace!! The carved wooden pillars are amazing!! Excellent post!!
Beautiful,
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Looks very grand and rich looking though damaged a lot.Great!
Very interesting and beautiful.
The balcony is fantastic. The pillars are intricate and beautiful.
Beautiful carving.
Very nice photos to describe this splendid building!
Amazing the detail on this ancient building.
Grand palace indeed; I am sure the gardens will be spectacular and look forward to seeing them.
nice place & the carvings on the pillars
Beautiful carvings. Great shots.
I wonder why we are not building such artistic structures or palaces these days! This is quite remarkable and marvelous.
Amazing palace, beautifully carved pillars!
Such a magnificient palace!
Thanks for sharing your wonderful photos;o)
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Beautiful architecture. Have a fabulous week.
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Very pretty!
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pillars are made of timber
very pretty, what a view :-) Thank you for sharing. Dropping some love for Mellow Yellow Monday, hope that you can return the favor too.
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Seems like a good place to visit.
They still look magnificent in spite of being gutted by fires.
Beautiful. I reached Pune a week back and will make sure to explore this place :)
Went to Pune twice but never saw this one! Thanks :)
Beautiful pics.
Hey that is the city I lived for many years and Shaniwar Wada was one of my most fav places to visit. Thanks for posting great pics!!! The light show-is it still on?
Thank you all for appreciating this place.
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