Hyderabad, March 15 -- History often lives quietly inside old walls, carved pillars and fading stories. In Pune, Mastani Mahal is one such place where the past still whispers. Tucked inside the Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, this recreated palace chamber offers visitors a glimpse into one of the most fascinating love stories in Indian history, that of Peshwa Bajirao I and Mastani.

Walking into Mastani Mahal feels like stepping into another era. Intricately carved wooden pillars, antique lamps, colourful paintings and elegant chandeliers recreate the atmosphere of a royal residence from the Maratha period.

The Woman Behind the Legend

Mastani is believed to have been the daughter of Maharaja Chhatrasal of Bundelkhand. Historical accounts des...