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Pune, Educational and industrial metropolis in Maharashtra, India

Pune extends across the junction of Mula and Mutha rivers, with numerous academic institutions and technology companies spread throughout its 331 square kilometers.

The city gained prominence as the capital of the Maratha Empire in the 18th century before falling under British control in 1817.

The Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute maintains a collection of 20,000 ancient manuscripts and conducts studies in Sanskrit and Prakrit languages.

The metropolitan area connects to Mumbai, Ahmadnagar, and Solapur through extensive transportation networks and houses multiple industrial zones.

The University of Pune encompasses 30 colleges, leading to its designation as the Oxford of India by former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.

Location: Pune district

Inception: 1436

Elevation above the sea: 561 m

Shares border with: Pimpri-Chinchwad

Website: https://pmc.gov.in

GPS coordinates: 18.51957,73.85529

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:43

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