Shaniwar Peth is a locality in Pune. It was established by Moropant Pingale in 1675.When under the Muslim rule this place was known as Murujabad/Murtuzabad. Shaniwar means Saturday in English.There are many schools in Shaniwar peth. The historic Shaniwar Wada is situated in Shaniwar Peth area. Peshwa Baji Rao I, prime minister to Chattrapati Shahu, king of the Maratha empire, laid the ceremonial foundation of his own residence on Saturday, January 10, 1730. It was named Shaniwarwada from the Marathi words Shaniwar (Saturday) and Wada (a general term for any residence complex). Teak was imported from the jungles of Junnar, stone was brought from the nearby quarries of Chinchwad, and Lime (mineral) was brought from the lime-belts of Jejuri. Shaniwarwada was completed in 1732. The cancellation depicts Shaniwar Wada.