Aga Khan Palace - A Historical Monument.
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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 Aga Khan III who wanted to help the poor in the neighbouring areas of Pune, who were drastically hit by famine.
In 1969, Aga Khan Palace was donated to the Indian people by Prince Karim Aga Khan as a mark of respect to Gandhi and his philosophy.
Today the palace houses a memorial on Gandhi where his ashes were kept.
Aga Khan palace has Italian arches and spacious lawns. The building comprises five halls.
It covers an area of 19 acres It took 5 years and an estimated budget of 1.2 million (US$18,000) to complete this Palace.
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. In 1942,
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
declared the place as a monument of national importance.
Historically, the palace holds great significance. Mahatma Gandhi, his wife Kasturba Gandhi and his secretary Mahadev Desai were interned in the palace from 9 August 1942 to 6 May 1944, following the launch of Quit India Movement. Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadev Desai died during their captivity period in the palace and have their Samadhis located over there. Mahatma Gandhi and Kasturba Gandhi have their memorials located in the same complex, near Mula river.
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