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Pune, the eight largest metropolis of India and second largest ofthe state of Maharashtra has a very rich history dating back to the

6th century A.D

Today, Pune stands as a leader in the country when it comes to:Education, Information Technology and Automobiles with an

annual growth rate of over 8%


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History

The history of Pune is closely linked to Shivaji, the founder of the Marathaempire, and to the Peshwa, the ministers of the Maratha empire and later

the Maratha confederacy

In1327, the Nizamshahi Sultans reigned in the region and at the end of the

16th Century, Maloji Bhosale was appointed Jagirdar of Pune and Supe bythe Mughals. He was Shivaji Maharajs grandfather

In 1625, the city started developing under Punes administrator Rango

Bapuji Dhadphale. Dhadphale oversaw the construction of Kasba,

Somwar, Ravivar and Shaniwar Peth. Kasba Peth is the oldest Peth that

exists in the city


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Shivaji was crowned Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (King) in 1649. It was

during his rule that the quality of life for the residents of his Dynasty

improved substantially

The year 1719 saw an important turn of events in the history of Pune when

the first Peshwa(Prime minister) was appointed under the rule of the 4th

Maratha Emperor.

Bajirao I built the Shaniwarwada and the Parvati Temples. He is also

majorly responsible for urbanizing the city . He also designed a water

supply system that ran from the Katraj lake to the southern part of the city.

The British took over the control of the city in the year 1818 and put Pune

under the Bombay Presidency. The City became central to the development

of ammunition and firearms, an extensive ammunition factory was

established which still exists till date and is now used by the Indian Army.


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Pune under British Empire(1818-1947)

The first College in Pune, the Deccan College was established in 1821, later in1885, Fergusson College was established, both of them are still running today

as a pioneer institutes of education in the city.

Pune saw its first railway line in 1848 when it was connected to Khandala. The

Pune Railway Station was built in 1920 and The Deccan Queen train wasinaugurated here as the fastest train in India.

The Municipality of Pune was set up in 1858. At the turn of the century, the

Deccan Gymkhana Club was set up in 1906.

Electricity first came into the city in 1910 which then lead to the establishment

of various cinema halls and the Prabhat studio (the most sophisticated studio in

entire Asia during that time) which is todays Film & Television Institute of

India.


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Post Independence Pune

Major developments in Pune started after independence in 1947. Pt.Jawarlahal Nehrunamed the city The Oxford of the East due to the vast

educational institutes that had come up in Pune.

The city saw the establishment of The National Defense Academy, the

National Chemical Laboratory and the Southern Command in the region

The Industrial Sector took off in Bhosari, Hadapsar, Pimpri and Parvati.

The Automobile sector saw a huge boost with the start up or Telco (now

Tata Motors) in the city in 1961.

The same year, the Panshet dam burst and flooded the city damaging a lot

of older constructions. The unfortunate incident gave way to modern

constructions. The Construction Industry grew extensively and by 1966 the

City had developed and expanded in all directions.


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1990s

By 1990, the Information Technology and

Engineering Industries started bringing in

foreign capital for the city.

The construction of the MumbaiPune

Express way began in 1998 which further

boosted the economy of Pune


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2000s

By 2000, Pune became the city with the most IT

professionals with IT parks coming up in Aundh,

Hinjewadi, Hadapsar and Nagar Road.

2008 saw the Commonwealth games take place

in the city. Bringing the national games to the city,

pushed the city to clean up its act and bring insome colour and get a bit more environmental

friendly.


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Current Scenario

Pune is growing rapidly at an annual rate of over 8%

Today Pune stands as a leader in the country when it comes to:

Education

Information Technology

Automobiles

Over the period of time, Pune has emerged as the mostpreferred destination for Youth in India and abroad for

education and career.

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