Shaniwar Peth, Pune

Shaniwar Peth
city
Shaniwar Peth

Location in Maharashtra, India

Coordinates: 18°31′15.15″N 73°51′5.43″E / 18.5208750°N 73.8515083°E / 18.5208750; 73.8515083Coordinates: 18°31′15.15″N 73°51′5.43″E / 18.5208750°N 73.8515083°E / 18.5208750; 73.8515083
Country  India
State Maharashtra
District Pune
Languages
  Official Marathi
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Vehicle registration MH-
Coastline 0 kilometres (0 mi)

Shaniwar Peth is a locality in Pune. It was established by Moropant Pingle in 1675. When under the Muslim rule this place was known as Murujabad/Murtuzabad.[1] Shaniwar means Saturday in Marathi, and many other Indian languages.There are many schools in Shaniwar Peth. The historic Shaniwar Wada is situated in Shaniwar Peth.[2]

References

  1. "Punediary". Punediary. Retrieved 15 January 2011.
  2. "Shaniwar Peth". Pune Diary. Retrieved 15 January 2012.

Schools

Police Station

Shaniwar Peth police station


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