Vishrambaug Wada, Pune

Vishrambagh Wada was built in 1807 for the Peshwa leaders of the Maratha Empire. The magnificent palace was built over six years and served as a splendid residence for the last of the Peshwas - Bajirao Peshwa II. The Vishrambagh Wada was beautifully designed and provided all the facilities to the aristocratic family.

When the British took over the city, the building served as an education center for Sanskrit learning. It was also put to many other uses after it was bought by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) in the 1930s. Today, only part of the palace is open to the public, while the rest of the building houses a post office and several government offices. The building also houses a permanent exhibition showcasing the history of the area.

Spread over an area of ​​20,000 square feet, the Vishrambagh Wada is three-storeyed and is known for its carved wood work. The main architects of this haveli were Mansaram Lakshmana and Daji Suthar, and the wada boasts of the Peshwa style of architecture. The vada is mainly made of wood and is decorated with suru (cypress) shaped pillars. Each of these pillars is made from a single teak tree. It has a stone floor, a teak gallery and balcony, and a terracotta facade.

1. The haveli is 260 feet long and 815 feet wide and is located on Thorle Bajirao Road.
2. After the British came to power, and the fall of the Peshwa rule, Vishrambagh Wada was used as a prison.
3. There is also a handicraft shop of SMILE (Savitri Marketing Institution for Ladies Empowerment) inside the Wada premises.
4. In 1821, a Sanskrit school was started at Vishrambagh Wada, to take education to the masses. Government Engineering College, Deccan College, Pune University and Agricultural University started in the WADA campus.

📅 Last update: 2024-07-03 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan

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