Aga Khan Palace
The Aga Khan Palace in Pune was built in 1892 by Sultan Muhammed Shah, Aga Khan III. During the Quit India Movement, Mahatma Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadev Desai were held here, and Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadev Desai died here.
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History
Aga Khan III built the palace in 1892. After the Quit India resolution in August 1942, the British held Mahatma Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi, his secretary Mahadev Desai and others here.
Mahadev Desai died at the palace in 1942 and Kasturba Gandhi in 1944. Their memorials (samadhis) are in the palace grounds. In 1969 the palace was donated to the people of India and it is now a memorial to Gandhi.
Questions and answers
Who built the Aga Khan Palace?
Sultan Muhammed Shah, Aga Khan III, in 1892.
Why is the Aga Khan Palace important?
Mahatma Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadev Desai were held there during the Quit India Movement; Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadev Desai died there.
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