Shivaji Museum, Satara
Satara the erstwhile Capital of Maratha Kingdom has a rich heritage. It has been ruled by successors of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj till 1839. Museums and historical places are the main inspirations to the people. The ground stone of this museum was laid in 1966 and was completed in 1970. The Museum was inaugurated by the then Home Minister of India late Y.B.Chavan, with blessings from Shrimant Chatrapati Sumitraraje Bhosale.
The museum mainly constructed to reveal the varied culture of 17th and 18th Century. The museum is divided into 2 sections, exhibition articles and Maratha art Gallery. The Exhibition articles are mainly displayed in following 4 sections,
1. Weapon Sections 2. Inscription section 3. Painting Section 4.Textile Section.
Click here to view –> Shivaji Museum Image Gallery (pdf)
