Residence of the Peshwa

Shaniwar Wada, which was used to be the official residence of the Peshwa. The prime minister of Maratha Empire.

Naming

It was named Shaniwar wada because the day the foundation stone was laid was sat and the day Peshwa Bajirao came to stay was also Sat.

Haunted Story

People living near Shaniwar wada have heard someone crying inside the fort. A young boy saying "Kaka mala vachva"

Narayan Rao Assassination

A young Peshwa name Narayan Rao was plotted murdered by his own uncle inside the fort.

Reason for Murder

Raghunath Rao was the uncle of Narayan Rao who was denied the chair of Peshwa for multiple times and was felt insulted.

Haunted days

It is believed and heard from locals that the ghost young boy is  Narayan Rao whose spirit cry during full moon time.

Architecture

Apart from haunted story the fort once was 7 floor tall at its peak. It was the time of British rule when the fire destroy most of it.

Steps inside the Fort

The steps inside the fort are very steep; if you are bringing an old person with you, then you will have to support him.

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