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HISTORY OF PUNE
Pune’s diverse history is closely linked to the ascent of the Maratha empire of the 17th and 18th centuries, during which time it became the political seat of the Indian subcontinent. With the fall of the Peshwa rule in 1818, Pune was soon established by the British as a military base, and by the 19th and 20th centuries the city had turned into a hotbed of political unrest against the British rule.
Some of the earliest references to Pune city date back as far as to the 8th century as Punya-Vishaya (Sacred News). By the 13th century, Pune had come to be known as Punawadi.
8th century
9th to 14th century
14th to 17th century
The rulers introduced new administrative practices, but did not try to change social practices or influence local culture.
17th and 18th century
19th and early 20th century
The Raja Bahadur textile mill established in 1893 sowed the first seeds of industrialisation.
The city was home to many social, religious and political reformers, including the brief period during which Mahatma Gandhi lived under house arrest at the Aga Khan Palace, which now houses memorials and a small museum.
20th century - Post-Independence
Poona was officially renamed Pune in the year 1978. With over a dozen auto manufacturers and hundreds of autos ancillary firms, Pune became the ‘Detroit of the East’. Simultaneously the government and local chambers of commerce – the Maharatta Chamber of Commerce Industries & Agriculture (MCCIA) gave a fillip to the IT and IT-eS sector, by setting up software technology parks.
21st century
The multitude of educational institutes attracts students from all over the world and ensures a steady supply of manpower to the diverse industries. Pune’s moderate climate, diversity and cultural depth convince visitors to stay on and enjoy the pleasures of the Queen of the Deccan.
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