Vintage Pune

Budhwar peth underwent a regeneration in 1761 during the realm of Thorle Madhavrao, a task managed by Govind Shivram Khasgiwale. In the 19th century book sellers started to set up shop here. Interestingly, when under the supervision of the Peshwas mints had been set up, four or five types of silver coins which had been minted in Pune had been found. These coins bear the name Muhiyabad Punah on them as the name of the place where the coins were minted.

Ancient Mint: The muhiyabad Punahcoins: After the conquest of Sinhagad fort, Mughal emperor Aurangzeb and his troops set up camp around Pune to rest after a hectic campaign. During the time that Auranzeb set up base in Pune from May 1, 1703 to 10 November, 1703 his grandson, Prince Muhammed Muhi-ul-mulk passed away.

In his memory, Aurangzeb renamed Pune as Muhiyabad. This event finds mention in Kafi Khan8217;s historical account in Persian. That the coins were minted from Pune during Aurangzeb8217;s stay here has been verified. On these coins Pune finds mention in Persian as Punah. This is found later on the coins minted by the Peshwas as Muhiyabad Punah.