Does Mastani Mahal exist?
The Mastani Mahal no longer exists in Pune. However, history has it that it was a beautiful palace. The best part of it is that a section of it still lives – not at its original location but at the Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum in Pune.
Where Mastani live in Pune?
Shaniwar Wada
Mastani lived for some time with Bajirao at his palace of Shaniwar Wada in the city of Pune.
Who made Mastani Mahal?
Bajirao
While Bajirao died at the age of 40, Mastani died soon after his death. Her grave, Shete says, is located in a village called Pabal. The site in Kothrud, where the palace was built by Bajirao for Mastani in 1734, now has Peshwa-era Mrityunjayeshwar Temple on it.
Why was Mastani Mahal built?
Mastani Bai was the supposed lover of Peshwa Bajirao I and was the daughter of Maharaja Chhatrasal Bundela, the king of Bundelkhand and a court dancer. Peshwa Bajirao I built Mastani Mahal in Kothrud, as a home for Mastani Bai, as it wasn’t acceptable for her to stay with the rest of his family.
Does the Mastani Mahal still exist in Pune?
The Mastani Mahal no longer exists in Pune. However, history has it that it was a beautiful palace. The best part of it is that a section of it still lives – not at its original location but at the Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum in Pune. Dr. D.G Kelkar was instrumental in helping conserve this piece of heritage.
Where can I find the real Mastani Palace?
Though the palace doesn’t exist now, various items from the palace can be found at Raja Kelkar Museum today. The museum houses a recreated version of ‘Mastani Mahal’ that displays all the items that were once a part of the original palace of Mastani — from paintings to chandeliers and from music instruments to lamps.
Is Bajirao Mastani a love story for Pune?
While much is being talked about Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming film Bajirao Mastani, for Puneites the love story is not an unfamiliar one. Mastani, the second wife of Bajirao I, lived at Shaniwarwada Fort in the city for some time after their marriage.
Where to find Mastani’s tomb in India?
About 60 km north of Pune, Pabal is a quaint village where you will find Mastani’s tomb. Some records state that Mastani committed suicide as she was unable to cope with Bajirao’s death. Her grave was in ruins till the state archaeology department restored it after miscreants dug it up in 2009.