Lal Mahal
लाल महाल
A rebuilt red palace of Shivaji's childhood home, where in 1663 he staged a night raid on the Mughal general Shaista Khan.
The original palace was built in the 1630s by Shivaji's father, Shahaji, and Shivaji and his mother, Jijabai, lived there for many years. The present building was reconstructed in the 1980s based on historical records. It houses oil paintings and sculptures of Shivaji's life, and the garden contains a statue of Jijabai. The palace is modest in size, and a visit takes about 30 minutes. It stands right next to Shaniwar Wada, so the two can be visited together.
Opening hours
About 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Shaniwar Wada
- Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple
- Vishrambaug Wada
- Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum
- Pataleshwar Cave Temple
- Saras Baug
- Parvati Hill
- Pu La Deshpande Udyan (Pune–Okayama Friendship Garden)