Ghorpade Peth
A small peth named after the Ghorpade sardars of the Peshwa period, today a quiet residential area.
Quick facts
- Named after:
- The Ghorpade sardars
- Known for:
- Residential lanes
History
Many areas of old Pune are named after sardars of the Peshwa period. Ghorpade Peth was laid out in the late eighteenth century and named after the Ghorpade family, Maratha sardars who served the Peshwas.
Known for today
- Quiet residential lanes.
- Close to the markets of Bhavani Peth and Nana Peth.
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