Design Gallery
Aga Khan Palace
A Prominent Landmark in Indian History
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The well maintained lawns leading to the palace.
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The entrance of the palace.
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The palace in it’s grandeur.
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The back end of the palace.
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A sculpture showing Gandhiji picking up a fallen child, symbolizing Gandhiji’s efforts and contribution in helping India get independence.
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A painting showing Gandhiji addressing various issues of the local villagers.
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A photo of Gandhiji from the collection at the palace.
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A hand written note by Gandhiji himself on display in the palace.
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Articles collection at the palace. Seen here is the Indian flag with the charkha in the center.
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Samadhi of Kasturba Gandhi, Gandhiji’s wife.
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Samadhi of Mahadev Desai, Gandhiji’s secretary.
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A memorial with a little bit of Gandhiji’s ashes at the palace.
Built by Sultan Muhammed Shah Aga Khan III, the Aga Khan Palace in Pune stands as one of the most prominent landmarks in the history of the Indian Freedom Struggle. It was built in 1892 in order to help the poor people living in the neighbouring areas of Pune as that area was drastically hit by a famine. Working in the palace could help these people with some form of livelihood. During the Quit India Movement Mahatama Gandhi and his wife Kasturba Gandhi along with his secretary Mahadev Desai were held captive in the palace from 9th August 1942 to 6th May 1944. During this period both Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadev Desai breathe their last. The palace still has their shrines in it's complex along with some rare articles pertaining to the freedom struggle.
