Pune Cantonment, Military cantonment in Pune, India
Pune Cantonment is a military base in Pune with colonial-era buildings, residential areas, and commercial zones spread across its grounds. The site contains military facilities, a national war memorial, and training fields that serve active military functions.
Founded in 1817, this military outpost grew from a small encampment west of the Mula River into a major strategic base. It became the headquarters of the Indian Army's Southern Command.
The place carries the legacy of British military governance in its layout and buildings. Military ceremonies and training routines remain woven into the daily rhythm of the area.
Parts of the cantonment are open to visitors, though some military areas may have restricted access. It is best to visit early in the morning when military activities are most visible.
The central training ground known as Golibar Maidan spans about 130 acres and has been in continuous use for military drills for over two centuries. This historic field remains one of Asia's oldest still-active training areas for military exercises.
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