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 Pune,
also Poona, city, western India, in Maharashtra State, at
the confluence of the Mutha and Mula rivers. The city is
part of an important agricultural and manufacturing region.
It is also noted as the site of several institutions of
higher learning, including the University of Pune (1949) and
Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute (1917). Several 17th-
and 18th-century palaces and temples are in Pune. Population
(1991) 1,566,651.
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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