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Lal Mahal |
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Shivaji's father Shahaji who was a Sardar in the Bijapur
Sultanat, was given territories in Pune. At that time he was
residing in Bangalore. He decided to send his wife Jijabai and
his son Shivaji to Pune. In 1636 AD for their residence he built
a palace for them, to which he named Lal Mahal. Shivaji stayed
here for many years until he conquered his first fort.
Lal Mahal was renovated by Pune Municipal Corporation in 1988.
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It is a red brick structure
standing very prominently in the heart of the city. There is a statue of
"Jijamata" ( Shivaji's Mother ). There is the impressive representation,
showing young Shivaji plowing the land with a golden plough, with mother
Jijabai and Guru Dadoji Konddev looking at him. This place is just next
to Shaniwarwada. Four Umbrellas on terrace is the attraction of the
Mahal. This is the same place where Shivaji Maharaj cut Shaistekhan's
fingers when he was trying to run away from one of the windows of the
Lal Mahal. Pictorial representation of incidents from Shivaji Maharaja's
life could be seen on the walls of this palace. Jijamata Garden has also
been made in this place. Kids senior citizens spend their evenings
happily here. |
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