Summary:
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has decided to renovate the historical Lal Mahal to attract more visitors and establish it as one of the main tourist destinations in the city. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj cut Shaista Khan’s fingers while he was escaping through the window of Lal Mahal. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was born at Shivneri and spent his childhood in Lal Mahal. Maratha king Shivaji spent his childhood at Lal Mahal in Budhwar Peth area. The structure also has historical importance as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj fought with Mughal general Shaista Khan in the structure..