What was the Pune locality where the palace that was the center of Indian politics in the 18th century called under Muslim rule?
Shaniwar Peth, Pune Shaniwar Peth is a locality in Pune. It was established by Moropant Pingle in 1675. When under the Muslim rule this place was known as Murujabad/Murtuzabad. Shaniwar means "Saturday" in Marathi, and many other Indian languages.There are many schools in Shaniwar Peth. The historic Shaniwar Wada is situated in Shaniwar Peth.
Sivaganga Palace Sivaganga Palace is a palace in Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu, southern India, about 40 km from Madurai. It is an old royal palace, with many historical connections. The palace was used as residence by queens Velu Nachiyar (1780–90), Vellacci Nachiyar (1790–93) and Rani Kaathama Nachiar (1864–77). No remains of the original Sivaganga Palace exist, but a new palace, known as "Gowri Vilasam", was built by Padamathur Gowry Vallabha Thevar (1801-1829) in the year 19th century. A heritage site of Chettinad, it was the property of Rani Velu Nachiar.