Shaniwar Peth | |
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city | |
Location in Maharashtra, India | |
Coordinates: 18°31′15.15″N 73°51′5.43″E / 18.5208750°N 73.8515083°ECoordinates: 18°31′15.15″N 73°51′5.43″E / 18.5208750°N 73.8515083°E | |
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. 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.
Shaniwar Peth police station