Aga Khan Palace (Mahatma Gandhi Memorial)
The Aga Khan Palace was built by Sultan Muhammed Shah Aga Khan III in Pune, India. Built in 1892, it is one of the biggest landmarks in Indian history. The palace was an act of charity by the Sultan who wanted to help the poor in the neighbouring areas of Pune, who were drastically hit by famine.
Aga Khan Palace is a majestic building and is considered to be one of the greatest marvels of India.The palace is closely linked to the Indian freedom movement as it served as a prison for Mahatma Gandhi, his wife Kasturba Gandhi, his secretary Mahadev Desai and Sarojini Naidu. It is also the place where Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadev Desai died.[2] In 2003, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) declared the place as a monument of national importance.
Aga Khan palace has Italian arches and spacious lawns. The building comprises five halls. All marked with the sigficance and people stayed in. This is also known as Gandhi Memorial with exhibit of things used by Mahatma Gandhi, his wife Kasturba Gandhi, his secretary Mahadev Desai and Sarojini Naidu.
Back side in the lawn, samadhi of Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadev Desai.
You will find a small shop having display cum sales of books and other stuffs related with Mahatma Gandhi and Kasturba Gandhi.
The memorial is not very huge but tried to capture precious moments.
Here are some pics:
Aga Khan Palace is a majestic building and is considered to be one of the greatest marvels of India.The palace is closely linked to the Indian freedom movement as it served as a prison for Mahatma Gandhi, his wife Kasturba Gandhi, his secretary Mahadev Desai and Sarojini Naidu. It is also the place where Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadev Desai died.[2] In 2003, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) declared the place as a monument of national importance.
Aga Khan palace has Italian arches and spacious lawns. The building comprises five halls. All marked with the sigficance and people stayed in. This is also known as Gandhi Memorial with exhibit of things used by Mahatma Gandhi, his wife Kasturba Gandhi, his secretary Mahadev Desai and Sarojini Naidu.
Back side in the lawn, samadhi of Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadev Desai.
You will find a small shop having display cum sales of books and other stuffs related with Mahatma Gandhi and Kasturba Gandhi.
The memorial is not very huge but tried to capture precious moments.
Here are some pics:
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