All Saints Church, Pune
The All Saints Church at Khadki (Pune) in Maharashtra state is one of the oldest church in the city. During the British era, Khadki was earlier an important military station. The church is located close to Khadki railway station and adjoining Old Mumbai-Pune National Highway. History The Church was founded on 29 October 1869. This was built by British soldiers and officers on Govt. Land. Kirkee was the main Artillery Station in the Bombay Presidency.The first Battalion of the 12 Regiment of the East India Company after their victory over Peshawa Army was stationed in Khadki. This regiment was named as 123rd Outram's Rifles in 1817. This church was a garrison church meant mainly for the soldiers. Every seat in the church has a cavity in the front to keep the guns. The disbanded 123 regiment of Outram Rifles placed their flags in this church. This regiment was later named as Rajputana Rifles. This church was consecrated by Bishop Carr in 1841 and had a sitting capacity for 600 people. Construction Except for the platform, the entire church was built of black stone. Churches built in the Gothic tradition include the red roof, regimental colors of the 23rd Bombay Light