Pune (Marathi: Puṇē, pronounced [ˈpuɳe] ⓘ), previously spelled in English as Poona (the official name until 1978), [16][17] is a city in the state of Maharashtra in the Deccan Plateau in Western India. It is the administrative headquarters of the Pune district, and of Pune division.
Pune, city, west-central Maharashtra state, western India, at the junction of the Mula and Mutha rivers. Called “Queen of the Deccan,” Pune is the cultural capital of the Maratha peoples. The city first gained importance as the capital of the Bhonsle Marathas in the 17th century.
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Pune district forms a part of the tropical monsoon land and therefore shows a significant seasonal variation in temperature as well as rainfall conditions. Climate of the western region of Pune is cool whereas the eastern part is hot and dry.
Pune, located in the western part of Maharashtra, is a district rich in history, culture, and modern development. Known as the “Oxford of the East,” Pune is renowned for its educational institutions, IT hubs, and vibrant lifestyle.
Pune (Marathi: पुणे Puṇe), formerly Poona, is the second-largest city in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Often considered as the cultural capital of Maharashtra, Pune is known for its educational tourism and has a blend of cultural, business, health, and cuisine tourism background.