Vishrambaug Wada

Vishrambaug Wada
Vishrambaug Wada front view
Vishrambaug Wada is located in Maharashtra
Vishrambaug Wada
Location within Maharashtra
General information
TypeWada
Architectural styleMaratha Architecture
Town or cityPune
CountryIndia
Coordinates18°31′13″N 73°51′24″E / 18.52028°N 73.85667°E / 18.52028; 73.85667
Completed1807
OwnerPune Municipal Corporation
Technical details
Structural systemWood
Size20,000 sq. ft

Vishrambaag Wada, a fine mansion situated at central Pune's Thorale Bajirao Road, was the luxurious residence of Peshwa Baji Rao II, the last Peshwa of Maratha confederacy, in early 19th century. The 20,000 sq.ft. wada presently houses a post office on its ground floor, a few other offices of the municipal corporation and a small museum of Maratha artifacts put together by noted Maratha historian, Babasaheb Purandare.[1] This structure is famous for its fine entrance and the balcony with carved woodwork.[2]

  1. ^ Vinita Deshmukh (5 September 2004). "Power to the Peshwas". IndianExpress. Retrieved 1 February 2010.
  2. ^ "Vishrambaag Wada". Maharashtratourism.net. Retrieved 1 February 2010.