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Aga Khan Palace
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Divya
December 5, 2016
A serene place with art collectives and green lawns spread.
Arif
November 1, 2020
10 minutes Drive. Must visit. Here you can find Gandhiji's original footwear and "Charkha". Also Kasturba Gandhi's Samadhi
Santosh
July 25, 2017
The Aga Khan Palace is a testament to the architectural wonders of a bygone era. Considered as one of the largest landmarks in Indian history, The Aga Khan Palace is a spectacular building that was built in 1892. Its other claim to fame is that is served as a prison for Mahatma Gandhi and other noted freedom fighters during the Indian Freedom movement. Aga Khan Palace comprises of Italian arches, sprawling green lawns and huge hallways that now house many photos and portraits that depict the life of various freedom fighters and also hosts the Gandhi national Memorial society and a shop that deals with the sales of Khadi and other handloom textiles.
The Aga Khan Palace is a testament to the architectural wonders of a bygone era. Considered as one of the largest landmarks in Indian history, The Aga Khan Palace is a spectacular building that was built in 1892. Its other claim to fame is that is served as a prison for Mahatma Gandhi and other note…
Shrikant
January 19, 2017
gandhiji was home arrasted for 3 years, Kasturba Gandhi ji passed away here at this location, nice place to visit
Hrushikesh
December 18, 2021
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
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 m…
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