Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
Museum
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, formerly known as the Prince of Wales Museum of Western India, is a prominent museum in Mumbai that showcases India's history from prehistoric times to the modern era.
Established in 1922, the museum is located on Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort, Mumbai, near the Gateway of India. It houses approximately 50,000 artifacts, categorized into Art, Archaeology, and Natural History, including relics from the Indus Valley Civilization and various dynasties such as the Mauryas, Guptas, Chalukyas, and Rashtrakutas.
The museum building is an architectural masterpiece designed in the Indo-Saracenic style, incorporating elements from Mughal, Maratha, and Jain architecture. Surrounded by a garden with palm trees and formal flower beds, it provides a serene environment for visitors.
The museum was renamed in 1998 in honor of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Kingdom
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