Overview
The Aga Khan Palace in Pune was built in 1892 by Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III, in an Italian arched style, reportedly to give work during a famine. It is surrounded by lawns and gardens.
During the Quit India Movement the British held Mahatma Gandhi here from 1942 to 1944, together with his wife Kasturba Gandhi, who died here in 1944, and his secretary Mahadev Desai. Part of the palace is now a Gandhi memorial and museum.
What to look for
- The Gandhi memorial rooms and photographs
- The samadhis of Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadev Desai in the garden
- The arched Italian-style facade and the lawns
Visiting tips
- It is a quiet, reflective stop: dress modestly.
- Allow about an hour.
- Combine it with Shaniwar Wada on a Pune half-day.
Why visit with a private guide
A private guide shows you where to stand, when to arrive and what most visitors miss at Aga Khan Palace, and fits the visit around the rest of your day.
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