Pune Tourism, Maharashtra
Pune History
Pune has a glorified history behind it, especially because the city was the bastion of the legendary King Shivaji. The city remained as a Maratha bastion for a long time, and then the city moved to the Peshwas in the 18th century. Later the city of Pune was taken over by the East India Company, once the Maratha Empire started declining.
About Pune
Pune is the second largest city of Maharashtra and the eighth largest metropolis in India. Pune is known as the Oxford of India, due to the large number of universities and colleges in the city. The city is also a cultural center of Maharashtra known for its classical music, theatre and art. The unique location of Pune situated in the Western Ghats among verdant hills and beautiful lakes, makes it a perfect gateway for the hills and forts surrounding Pune.