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Sinhagad is a hill fortress located at around 35 km southwest of the city of Pune, India. Some of the information available at this fort suggests that the fort could have been built 2000 years ago. The caves and the carvings in the Kaundinyeshwar temple stand as proofs for the same.
Previously known as Kondhana, the fort had been the site of many battles, most notably the Battle of Sinhagad in 1670.[1] Perched on an isolated cliff of the Bhuleswar range in the Sahyadri Mountains, the fort is situated on a hill about 760 metres above ground and 1,312 metres above mean sea level.[citation needed]
The Sinhagad (Lion's Fort) was strategically built to provide natural protection due to its very steep slopes. The walls and bastions were constructed only at key places. There are two gates to enter the fort, the Kalyan Darwaza and Pune Darwaza, positioned at the southeast and northeast ends.[2] The fort was also strategically located at the centre of a string of other Maratha Empire forts such as Rajgad Fort, Purandar Fort and Torna Fort. Sinhagad fort was ruled and fortified by Koli chief Nag Nayak.
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Fortaleza de Sinhagad
Sinhagad Ghat RoadSinhagad is a hill fortress located at around 35 km southwest of the city of Pune, India. Some of the information available at this fort suggests that the fort could have been built 2000 years ago. The caves and the carvings in the Kaundinyeshwar temple stand as proofs for the same.
Previously known as Kondhana, the fort had been the site of many battles, most notably the Battle of Sinhagad in 1670.[1] Perched on an isolated cliff of the Bhuleswar range in the Sahyadri Mountains, the fort is situated on a hill about 760 metres above ground and 1,312 metres above mean sea level.[citation needed]
The Sinhagad (Lion's Fort) was strategically built to provide natural protection due to its very steep slopes. The walls and bastions were constructed only at key places. There are two gates to enter the fort, the Kalyan Darwaza and Pune Darwaza, positioned at the southeast and northeast ends.[2] The fort was also strategically located at the centre of a string of other Maratha Empire forts such as Rajgad Fort, Purandar Fort and Torna Fort. Sinhagad fort was ruled and fortified by Koli chief Nag Nayak.
The Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati temple in Pune is dedicated to the Hindu god Ganesh. The temple is visited by over hundred thousand pilgrims every year.[1][2] Devotees of the temple include celebrities and chief ministers of Maharashtra who visit during the annual ten-day Ganeshotsav festival.[3] The main Ganesh idol is insured for sum of ₹10 million (US$130,000).[4] The temple celebrated 125 years of its Ganapati in the year 2017.
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Templo Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati
250 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj RdThe Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati temple in Pune is dedicated to the Hindu god Ganesh. The temple is visited by over hundred thousand pilgrims every year.[1][2] Devotees of the temple include celebrities and chief ministers of Maharashtra who visit during the annual ten-day Ganeshotsav festival.[3] The main Ganesh idol is insured for sum of ₹10 million (US$130,000).[4] The temple celebrated 125 years of its Ganapati in the year 2017.
Lavasa (Marathi: लवासा, lavāsā) is a private,[1] planned city built near Pune.[2] It is stylistically based on the Italian town Portofino, with a street and several buildings bearing the name of that town.
A 25,000 acres (100 km2)[1] or 8,000 acres (32 km2)[3] project being developed by HCC,[4] this as-yet-incomplete city has been controversial for multiple reasons including procurement of land,[5] harm to the environment,[1] and loans acquired through political corruption.[6]
In late 2010, the Indian Environment and Forests Ministry ordered that construction cease because the project violated environmental laws.[7] As of late 2011, this order has been rescinded.[8] The project's scale may have been reduced, however, and an initial public offering may not occur.[8] The head of the company working on the project said in 2013 that due to the Environment and Forests Ministry, the project had "lost three years".
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Lavasa
Lavasa (Marathi: लवासा, lavāsā) is a private,[1] planned city built near Pune.[2] It is stylistically based on the Italian town Portofino, with a street and several buildings bearing the name of that town.
A 25,000 acres (100 km2)[1] or 8,000 acres (32 km2)[3] project being developed by HCC,[4] this as-yet-incomplete city has been controversial for multiple reasons including procurement of land,[5] harm to the environment,[1] and loans acquired through political corruption.[6]
In late 2010, the Indian Environment and Forests Ministry ordered that construction cease because the project violated environmental laws.[7] As of late 2011, this order has been rescinded.[8] The project's scale may have been reduced, however, and an initial public offering may not occur.[8] The head of the company working on the project said in 2013 that due to the Environment and Forests Ministry, the project had "lost three years".
The Aga Khan Palace was built by Sultan Muhammed Shah Aga Khan III in Pune, India. The palace was an act of charity by the spiritual leader of the Nizari Ismaili Muslims, who wanted to help the poor in the neighbouring areas of Pune, who were drastically hit by famine.[1]
The Aga Khan Palace is a majestic building.[2] The palace is closely linked to the Indian freedom movement as it served as a prison for Mahatma Gandhi, his wife Kasturba Gandhi, his secretary Mahadev Desai and Sarojini Naidu. It is also the place where Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadev Desai died.[2] In 2003, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) declared the site as a monument of national importance.[3] Aga Khan Palace was major attraction of photographers for various kind of photo shoot because of its special architecture, greenery and perfect for photography lighting, but as commercialization of photography increased nuisance to visitor and tourists, management had stopped allowing any kind of photography within its premises. Even mobile photography is prohibited within the area of Aga Khan Palace
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Palacio Aga Khan
Samrat Ashok RoadThe Aga Khan Palace was built by Sultan Muhammed Shah Aga Khan III in Pune, India. The palace was an act of charity by the spiritual leader of the Nizari Ismaili Muslims, who wanted to help the poor in the neighbouring areas of Pune, who were drastically hit by famine.[1]
The Aga Khan Palace is a majestic building.[2] The palace is closely linked to the Indian freedom movement as it served as a prison for Mahatma Gandhi, his wife Kasturba Gandhi, his secretary Mahadev Desai and Sarojini Naidu. It is also the place where Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadev Desai died.[2] In 2003, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) declared the site as a monument of national importance.[3] Aga Khan Palace was major attraction of photographers for various kind of photo shoot because of its special architecture, greenery and perfect for photography lighting, but as commercialization of photography increased nuisance to visitor and tourists, management had stopped allowing any kind of photography within its premises. Even mobile photography is prohibited within the area of Aga Khan Palace
Khadakwasla Dam is a dam on the Mutha River 21 km (13 mi) from the centre of the city of Pune in Maharashtra, India.[1][2] The dam created a reservoir known as Khadakwasla Lake which is the main source of water for Pune and its suburbs.
In the vicinity of Khadakwasla Dam is the National Defence Academy (NDA), the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), the College of Military Engineering, Pune (CME, Dapodi) and Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS). A few kilometres to the south lies Sinhagad Fort; the twin dams of Panshet and Varasgaon, which mainly supply water for irrigation but also feed into Khadakwasla Lake, lie just 8 km (5.0 mi) due west of the backwaters of Khadakwasla Lake.
Khadakwasla Dam burst at 7:30 am on 12 July 1961, causing the greatest ever disaster to strike Pune. It was not blown up, as some have been led to believe, it simply collapsed at the point of greatest impulsive force, unable to withstand the destructive forces generated by three times the quantity of water gushing in from upstream than it was meant to store at peak capacity as placid water.
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Khadakwasla dam
Khadakwasla Dam is a dam on the Mutha River 21 km (13 mi) from the centre of the city of Pune in Maharashtra, India.[1][2] The dam created a reservoir known as Khadakwasla Lake which is the main source of water for Pune and its suburbs.
In the vicinity of Khadakwasla Dam is the National Defence Academy (NDA), the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), the College of Military Engineering, Pune (CME, Dapodi) and Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS). A few kilometres to the south lies Sinhagad Fort; the twin dams of Panshet and Varasgaon, which mainly supply water for irrigation but also feed into Khadakwasla Lake, lie just 8 km (5.0 mi) due west of the backwaters of Khadakwasla Lake.
Khadakwasla Dam burst at 7:30 am on 12 July 1961, causing the greatest ever disaster to strike Pune. It was not blown up, as some have been led to believe, it simply collapsed at the point of greatest impulsive force, unable to withstand the destructive forces generated by three times the quantity of water gushing in from upstream than it was meant to store at peak capacity as placid water.
Neighbourhoods
Kothrud (Kothrud Baug during the Maratha Empire era) is an upmarket residential neighborhood in the city of Pune.
The neighborhood is located to the West-Central region of the city. During the recent times, Kothrud has seen a rapid expansion as well as development in commercial and residential real estate. Landmarks in Kothrud include the Mrityunjaya Temple dating to Peshwa times. This is also the residence place of Mastani.[1]
Several prominent citizens of Pune, who are active in Bollywood, Marathi Cinema, Media, Cricket and Politics reside in this area. Kothrud has expanded its territory to Karve Nagar and Dahanukar Colony in the South, Bavdhan / Chandani Chowk in the North and the West, whole of Erandwane in the East.
Kothrud is connected by the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited and operates two main bus depots: Kothrud Depot and Kothrud Stand. Buses connect Kothrud to other parts of Pune like Nigdi, Hadapsar, Railway station, Hadpsar, Swargate and up to Chakan and villages near Pune in Khed-Shivapur. A new terminus "Kumbre Park", located on the D.P. Road has also started operating PMPML buses to major parts of Pune City. Pune Metro will also go through it, which is expected to completed by late 2021. The major bus stands are Jaybhawani Nagar, Nal stop, and Vanaz Corner. There is a massive network of roads but two play major role in trafficking and they are Paud Road and Karve Road. Karve Road connects Kothrud to the heart of city while Paud Road connects it to the outskirts of city like Bavdhan as well Pune's western border villages up to Mulashi.
Education
Kothrud is known for its educational institutions. It draws students in from across the Indian subcontinent, as well as from Asia and Africa. The large student population is an integral part of the economy and culture.[1] Institutions:
Engineering Institutes
Maharashtra Institute of Technology
Marathwada Mitra Mandal's College of Engineering
MKSSS's Cummins College of Engineering for Women
Management College
MIT-WPU Faculty of Management
Kothrud
Kothrud (Kothrud Baug during the Maratha Empire era) is an upmarket residential neighborhood in the city of Pune.
The neighborhood is located to the West-Central region of the city. During the recent times, Kothrud has seen a rapid expansion as well as development in commercial and residential real estate. Landmarks in Kothrud include the Mrityunjaya Temple dating to Peshwa times. This is also the residence place of Mastani.[1]
Several prominent citizens of Pune, who are active in Bollywood, Marathi Cinema, Media, Cricket and Politics reside in this area. Kothrud has expanded its territory to Karve Nagar and Dahanukar Colony in the South, Bavdhan / Chandani Chowk in the North and the West, whole of Erandwane in the East.
Kothrud is connected by the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited and operates two main bus depots: Kothrud Depot and Kothrud Stand. Buses connect Kothrud to other parts of Pune like Nigdi, Hadapsar, Railway station, Hadpsar, Swargate and up to Chakan and villages near Pune in Khed-Shivapur. A new terminus "Kumbre Park", located on the D.P. Road has also started operating PMPML buses to major parts of Pune City. Pune Metro will also go through it, which is expected to completed by late 2021. The major bus stands are Jaybhawani Nagar, Nal stop, and Vanaz Corner. There is a massive network of roads but two play major role in trafficking and they are Paud Road and Karve Road. Karve Road connects Kothrud to the heart of city while Paud Road connects it to the outskirts of city like Bavdhan as well Pune's western border villages up to Mulashi.
Education
Kothrud is known for its educational institutions. It draws students in from across the Indian subcontinent, as well as from Asia and Africa. The large student population is an integral part of the economy and culture.[1] Institutions:
Engineering Institutes
Maharashtra Institute of Technology
Marathwada Mitra Mandal's College of Engineering
MKSSS's Cummins College of Engineering for Women
Management College
MIT-WPU Faculty of Management