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Pune History and the Peths: 7 Old-City Places to Know (2026)

Peths in Pune, Kasba Peth, Shaniwar Peth, Sadashiv Peth, Pune.

By This is Pune · Published · Updated 2026-10-29

Short answer: This guide lists 7 picks across 3 Pune areas, including Peths in Pune, Kasba Peth, Shaniwar Peth. Pick by the area you live or work in; the table below compares all 7 at a glance.

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  1. 01

    Peths in Pune

    Peth (old quarter)

    Peth, in the Marathi language, is a general locality in the Indian city of Pune. Up to seventeen peths are located in central Pune, and were mostly established during Maratha and Peshwa rule in the 17th-19th century AD. (Wikipedia, fetched 29 Oct 2026 07:58 IST) [source]

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    Kasba Peth

    Peth (old quarter)Area: Kasba Peth

    Kasba Peth in the Marathi language, is mostly used in Maharashtra. Its general key term is for "locality" in English. (Wikipedia, fetched 29 Oct 2026 07:58 IST) [source]

  3. 03

    Shaniwar Peth

    Peth (old quarter)Area: Shaniwar Peth

    Shaniwar Peth is a general term in the Marathi language for a locality in the Indian cities. These include cities like Pune, Solapur, Madhavnagar, Karad, and Ahmednagar. (Wikipedia, fetched 29 Oct 2026 07:58 IST) [source]

  4. 04

    Sadashiv Peth, Pune

    Peth (old quarter)Area: Sadashiv Peth

    Sadashiv Peth is an area located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was founded by Madhavrao I in honour of Sadashivrao Bhau. (Wikipedia, fetched 29 Oct 2026 08:17 IST) [source]

  5. 05

    Shaniwar Wada

    Heritage site

    Shaniwar Wada is a historical fortification in the city of Pune, India. Built in 1732, it was the seat of the Peshwas of the Maratha Confederacy until 1818. (Wikipedia, fetched 29 Oct 2026 07:58 IST) [source]

  6. 06

    Lal Mahal

    Heritage site

    The Lal Mahal (Red Palace) of Pune is one of the most famous monuments located in Pune, India, where Shivaji I, founder of the Maratha Empire, spent his childhood. (Wikipedia, fetched 29 Oct 2026 07:58 IST) [source]

  7. 07

    Vishrambaug Wada

    Heritage site

    Vishrambaag Wada, a mansion situated at central Pune's Thorale Bajirao Road, was the residence of Peshwa Baji Rao II, the last Peshwa of Maratha confederacy, in early 19th century. The 20,000 sq.ft. (Wikipedia, fetched 29 Oct 2026 07:58 IST) [source]

Comparison table

#NameTypeAreaNotes
1Peths in PunePeth (old quarter)–
2Kasba PethPeth (old quarter)Kasba Peth–
3Shaniwar PethPeth (old quarter)Shaniwar Peth–
4Sadashiv Peth, PunePeth (old quarter)Sadashiv Peth–
5Shaniwar WadaHeritage site–
6Lal MahalHeritage site–
7Vishrambaug WadaHeritage site–

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How many picks does this guide list?

7, across 3 areas: Kasba Peth, Shaniwar Peth, Sadashiv Peth.

Where is Shaniwar Peth?

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