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chhatrapati shivaji museum


The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, which was originally named the Prince of Wales Museum of Western India, is a premier museum in Mumbai documenting India's history from prehistoric to modern times. Established in the early 20th century, it was renamed in 1998 to honor Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha Empire. The museum's architecture is a blend of styles, including Mughal, Maratha, Jain, and British. With a collection of around 50,000 artifacts, it offers visitors a rich display of India's artistic, cultural, and historical heritage.