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Shaniwar Wada: The Most Haunted Place of Pune, India

Shaniwar Wada, in Pune, Maharashtra, India, is one of the most haunted spots in the city. The walls of Pune's Shaniwar Wada Fort shroud the tragic incident of Prince Narayanrao, a little kid who Sumer Singh Gardi murdered. Every new moon's night, this fort transforms into a haunting spot.

People frequently hear the voice "Kaka mala vachwa" (uncle save me) coming from the Fort, where Prince Narayanrao's soul still utters his final dying words. The name Shaniwar Wada comes from the term Shaniwar (Saturday), as the ceremonial foundation of the Fort began on a Saturday, January 30, 1730.

A haunted location saga of thirst for power and betrayal by a biological uncle, Raghunathrao, and aunty, Anandibai of Narayanrao, lies behind the Fort's uncanny occurrences. Peshwa Nanashaheb had three sons: Madhavrao, Vishwasrao, and Narayanrao.

After Peshwa Nanashaheb was killed in the third battle of Panipat, his eldest son Madhavrao became Peshwa. But, following the death of his brother, Vishwasrao, Madhavrao died in mysterious circumstances. Then, at the age of 16, Narayanrao became Peshwa, but his uncle Raghunathrao was in charge of state affairs on behalf of his young nephew.

Anandibai, Raghunathrao's wife, felt envious. She had a strong desire to be Queen of the State. As the situation worsened, Narayanrao began to exert control over Raghunathrao's power and had him imprisoned in his home. Raghunathrao sent a letter to Gardi Chief Sumer Singh requesting that he seize Narayanrao, but Anandibai changed the letter, directing the message to kill Narayanrao.

Sumer Singh dispatched a gang of assassins who broke into Narayanrao's chamber at night and destroyed all of his belongings. When Narayanrao awoke, he realised he was going to be slain. "Kaka Mala Vachwa," he cried as he dashed towards Raghunathrao's chamber.

However, he was caught by assassins and brutally executed. His body was dismembered and thrown into the river in parts. With his painful agony, the ghost of the young Peshwa is said to be residing in the fort. Every new moon night, he begs for his life to be saved.

Shaniwar Wada is an important part of Pune's and India's history. Bajirao I constructed the fort, which covers 625 acres of land. It was his and his wife Kashibai's residence. Shaniwar Wada is well known for its role in Bajirao Mastani, and the fort became even more popular as a result of the film. The fort is a stunning structure made of stones and bricks.

A large statue of Bajirao stands at the entryway. The Peshwas' best cavalry officer, 'Baji Rao I,' always sought a residence that would symbolise his goals while also providing a sturdy defence for the Peshwas, therefore the ceremonial procedure to build the fort began on January 30, 1730, Saturday.

The fort was designed and built by architects Shiva Ram Krishna, Devaji, Kondaji Starr, and others, who were among the best of their time. They began by building the fort out of stones, but were subsequently commanded to build it out of bricks because it was believed that only the King could have stone forts, and the rest of the fort was built out of bricks by King Siva's order.

Shaniwar Wada was designed to protect the Peshwas, but as the story develops, it becomes a place of betrayal, greed, and assassins. It began with the death of Baji Rao I. It also witnessed Bajirao Mastani's lovely romance. Nanasaheb's death in Shaniwar Wada afterwards led to the downfall of Nanasaheb's three sons. The fort witnessed Anadibai's avarice and the treachery of a family against family.

It was continuously attacked in the 18th century, and today you can only see the fort's bases and ruins. The British conquered it at the end of the Padmavati war in 1818. During the conflict, the brick-built portion of the fort was destroyed, leaving only the ground floor standing.

The fort was destroyed by yet another calamity. On February 27, 1828, there was a fire that reduced the fort to rumbles and ash. This sprawling house, complete with large gardens and fountains, was destroyed by a big fire that raged for seven days.

The source of the fire is still unknown, but it completely destroyed the fort. The fire burned for seven days and when it was put out, all that was left were the massive walls and gates; all else had been destroyed. After the fire, the fort was abandoned, and no one has resided here since. Later, the fort was rebuilt and renovated.

Rugs were used to cover the flooring. The Marathas used to worship a massive idol of Lord Ganesh at Ganpati Rang Mahal. There are currently nine bastion towers, five gates, and a garden complex. Shaniwar Wada is now a popular tourist destination and neighbourhood picnic place, but it has seen a lot in the past. Some parts of the fort are not well–maintained that the government should look after.

According to popular belief among Pune residents, the Wada is also home to the wandering ghosts of those who perished in a fire that devoured the fort many years ago. People are apparently discouraged from visiting the fort after 6:30 p.m. for all of these reasons.

The heart-wrenching sobs of Narayan Rao, the young prince, may still be heard by those who stay close-by, especially on full moon evenings. Visiting the Wada on no moon evenings is almost certainly a no-go. Whether you believe it or not, the storey of this fort has piqued the interest of many. If you're looking to accomplish any ghost-hunting objectives, Shaniwar Wada is a must-see.