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.
Pune Pune (] ; spelled "Poona" during British rule) is the second largest city in the Indian state of Maharashtra and the seventh most populous city in the country. Situated 560 m above sea level on the Deccan plateau on the right bank of the Mutha river, Pune is the administrative headquarters of Pune district and was once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire established by Shivaji. In the 18th century, Pune was the political centre of the Indian subcontinent, as the seat of the Peshwas who were the prime ministers of the Maratha Empire.