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Pravin Sonawane's
Page on The City of Pune
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Pune
is at the confluence of the Mutha and Mula
river,surrounded by hills and lies in the natuaral
settings having pleasant climate. Pune is a significant
milestone in the history of India. For many years Pune
was the pulse of the Maratha land and has given India
some of its most memorable personalities. Raja Shivaji, the Maratha king who defied the
Moghul emperor Aurangzeb was brought up in Pune. The city
also served as the Head quarters of the mighty Maratha
Empire under the Peshwas. After the fall of Maratha
Power, Pune became an educational centre. Many social
reforms were initiated in Pune. During the lifetime of Lokmanya Tilak, Pune had became the nerve of
national politics. The city has provided many social
reformers,revolutionaries,political leaders, researchers,
scientists educationists,and players. Pune today, is very much a modern city,but still retains its quaint old values and traditions. It is one of the fastest growing industrial area.Pune is the cultural capital of Maharashtra. It boost a fine University and number of educational institutions. It is a Military Cantonment,the Head quarter of Southern Command of Indian Army, Air base for Jaguar,Mig29 and Su30 Aircrafts of Indian Air Force.
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