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| - The legend states that Pune, until recently spelt as Puna, started as a village (probably during the 8th century), and at that time it was called Punnak, which later became Punya Nagari, that is, the abode of virtuous souls. The place located on the confluence of the Mutha and Mula rivers and set amidst hills and hillocks, natural greenery and salubrious climate, continued to grow and became the seat of power of the mighty Maratha chieftains and kings, including Raja Shivaji and the Peshwas until it was annexed by the British East India Company and became a part of the British Raj. The modern Pune is a prosperous city with commercial and industrial facilities, including bases of most of the Indian multinational and global IT corporations.
- Pune is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula and Mutha rivers. Pune city is the administrative capital of Pune district. Pune is ranked as a Gamma Global City.
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| - Pune is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula and Mutha rivers. Pune city is the administrative capital of Pune district. Pune is known to have existed as a town since 937 AD. Pune was originally called Punawadi. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire, lived in Pune as a young boy, and later oversaw significant growth and development of the town during his reign. In 1730, Pune became an important political center as the seat of the Peshwa, the prime minister of the Chhatrapati of Satara, it was during this era that Pune became the centre of Indian politics. After the town was annexed to British India in 1817, it served as a cantonment town and as the "monsoon capital" of the Bombay Presidency until the independence of India. Today, Pune is known for its educational facilities and relative prosperity. Pune is the cultural capital of Maharashtra. Pune has well-established manufacturing, glass, sugar, and forging industries since the 1950-60s. It has a growing industrial hinterland, with many information technology and automotive companies setting up factories in Pune district. The city is known for various cultural activities like classical music, spirituality, theater, sports, and literature. These activities and job opportunities attract migrants and students from all over India and abroad, which makes for a city of many communities and cultures. Pune is ranked as a Gamma Global City.
- The legend states that Pune, until recently spelt as Puna, started as a village (probably during the 8th century), and at that time it was called Punnak, which later became Punya Nagari, that is, the abode of virtuous souls. The place located on the confluence of the Mutha and Mula rivers and set amidst hills and hillocks, natural greenery and salubrious climate, continued to grow and became the seat of power of the mighty Maratha chieftains and kings, including Raja Shivaji and the Peshwas until it was annexed by the British East India Company and became a part of the British Raj. The modern Pune is a prosperous city with commercial and industrial facilities, including bases of most of the Indian multinational and global IT corporations. Traditionally, it has been called a pensioners’ paradise as once upon a time it used to be city with a serene environment and low cost of living. The city continues to hold most of the charm of an age gone-by, and is reflective of Maratha culture and traditional values. However, with the modern development and growth in population, pollution and congestion have also become a part of the city. You will most likely find over crowded buses, bikes, and three-wheelers competing on the crowded roads and streets. Despite all these, you will also find many areas in Pune, which are really charming and spacious In case you wish to relish the traditional Maratha culture, Pune should be in your itinerary. The city has been described as a cultural capital of Maratha people and Maharashtra. You will find in Pune many facets of Maratha culture, traditional values and ethos; arts and handicrafts; education and literary activities; dance, drama and theatre.
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