Pune- also known with the name of Poona, located in the west Indian state of Maharahstra.
Its 2nd largest city in Maharashtra after Mumbai, Pune is about 150 km east of Mumbai. Situated at the eastern edge of the Western Ghats, Pune is bordered on the north by the river Mula and to the west by the river Mutha.
Pune has its connection with the great Maratha leader, Shivaji.
Pune- also called the ‘Oxford of the East, due to the presence of several esteemed colleges and educational institutions. One of the country’s prestigious centres for education, Pune is also emerging as major IT centre because of home to many software and IT companies.
Major Attractions of Pune are Sinhagad Fort, Tribal Museum, Panchalesvara, Aga Khan Palace, Shaniwarwada Palace , Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum.
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