Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum of Indian History
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Prospective plan of the museum | |
| Established | 14 January 2012 |
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| Location | Wadgaon Shinde Rd, Gulabhari Vasti, Pune district, Maharashtra |
| Coordinates | 18°36′58″N 73°56′31″E / 18.6161241°N 73.9418829°E |
| Type | Historical Museum |
| Owner | FACT |
| Nearest parking | On site (no charge) |
| Website | www |
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum of Indian History (CSMMIH) is a private historical museum founded by François Gautier in 2012 under the banner of his not-for-profit organization, the Foundation For Advancement of Cultural Ties (FACT). The first phase the museum was inaugurated by Ravi Shankar and endorsed by Ajit Pawar and Nitin Gadkari. In addition to various exhibits the museum also has a freely accessible digital library on their website that has hundreds of books on Indian history and culture.