What was the Pune locality where the palace that was the center of Indian politics in the 18th century called under Muslim rule?
Shaniwar Wada Shaniwarwada (Śanivāravāḍā ) is a historical fortification in the city of Pune in Maharashtra, India. Built in 1732, it was the seat of the Peshwas of the Maratha Empire until 1818, when the Peshwas lost control to the British East India Company after the Third Anglo-Maratha War. Following the rise of the Maratha Empire, the palace became the center of Indian politics in the 18th century.
Chaukhamba Mosque Chaukhamba Mosque (Urdu: ‎ ) is a 14th-century mosque in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. This masjid is in ruins and is still used as a pilgrimage site by Muslims. "Chau" means "four" and "Khamba" means "pillar" as this Masjid has four low massive pillars towards its north eastern extremity. It was constructed during the reign of Sultan of Delhi, Feroz Shah Tughlaq (r. 1351–1388).