Maharashtra Monuments - Historical Sites to Visit in Maharashtra

Maharashtra Monuments - Historical Sites to Visit in Maharashtra

Maharashtra has a long history, which in turn had contributed a lot in the general history of India. Maharashtra witnessed different periods and dynasties. All of them make Maharashtra - a state of historical monuments and magnificent.

Different schools of art and architecture can be seen in these monuments. The Gateway of India in Mumbai is one of the most famous monuments of India. It is considered the starting point for most tourists who want to see Mumbai.

Anyone wishing to see the touch of Mughal can see the Chand Minar at Daulatabad. The Maharajah New Palace in Kolahapur has a museum called Shahaji Chhatrapati Museum. The architecture of the palace is a combination of Jain and Hindu influences from Gujarat and Rajasthan, and local style Rajwada.

Agakhan Palace is very popular and important monument of Maharshtra, as it is associated with the life and work of Mahatma Gandhi. Khuldabad, Kesari Wada, Lal Mahal, Raste Wada, Shaniwar Wada and Wada Vishrambag are other historic landmarks of Maharashtra.

Aga Khan Palace

Agakhan Palace is located 2 km from Bund Garden in Yerwada in Pune, Nagar Road. Very popular for its historical importance,

Chand Minar

Mining is Daulatabad Chand. It was built in the Turkish style in 1435 by Ala-ud-din Bahmani to celebrate his occupation of the fort. This minaret is an excellent example of Islamic art.

Gateway of India

India Gate is considered the starting point for most tourists who want to travel around the city of Mumbai. This monument was built to commemorate the visit of the first monarch in British soil,

Kesari Wada

Kesari Wada is in Narayan Peth in Pune, Maharashtra. Gaikwads built the monument. It is very important in terms of history. Prince of Baroda, Sayajirao Gaikwad used to live in this palace.

Khuldabad

Also known as "Valley of Saints', Khuldabad is at a distance of about 3 km from Ellora. A Sufi scale Khuldabad had migrated in the 14th century,

Lal Mahal

Lal Mahal is a red brick building located in Pune. Shivaji spent here most of his childhood. There are statues of "Jijamata" (Mother of Shivaji) and a structure showing young Shivaji plowing with a plow of gold,

New Palace

New Palace is located in Kolhapur. Built in 1884, also known as the Maharaja New Place. Major Mant designed the palace. The architecture of the palace is a combination of Jain and Hindu influences from Gujarat and Rajasthan, and local style Rajwada

Raste Wada

Raste Wada in Pune. Raste Wada is considered to be one of the largest Wadas, which is surrounded by a forest of multi-storeyed buildings. During the reign of Madhavrao Peshwa,

Shaniwar Wada

Shaniwar Wada is a royal residence built by the second Peshwa, Bajirao-I Shaniwar Wada, which is located in Pune. Construction of Shaniwar Wada began on January 10, 1730. It is said that Bajirao Peshwa I-laid the groundwork by collecting handful of mud from the nearby Lal Mahal.

Vishrambag Wada

Wada is Vishrambag Bajirao Road, Pune in Maharashtra. Bajirao II built this monument. This structure is famous for its fine entry and carved wooden balconies. Vishrambag Wada is a three-story mansion. The palace is 260ftX815ft in the area.