Aga Khan Palace

Yerawada, Pune · Closed now

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AddressYerawada, Pune, India

Managed byWadia Trust

Today's hoursOpen today 6 AM - 6 PM

Tickets fromFrom ₹20

TypePalace

Time needed1.5–2 hrs

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The former Viceroy's official Bombay residence, later used to detain Mahatma Gandhi, his wife Kasturba and secretary Mahadev Desai during the Quit India movement of 1942-44. Both Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadev Desai died in custody here, and their memorials stand in the palace gardens. Built in 1892 by the Aga Khan family in Indo-Saracenic style, it was later donated to the nation by Aga Khan IV. It now functions as a memorial and museum to Gandhi's life and the freedom struggle.

Did you know? Aga Khan Palace served as Mahatma Gandhi's prison during the 1942 Quit India Movement, his wife Kasturba Gandhi and secretary Mahadev Desai both died here in captivity, and their memorials still stand within the palace grounds.