India, June 6 -- Union minister for tourism and culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Thursday visited the historic Shaniwar Wada and assured support for its conservation, despite the stringent regulations governing archaeological monuments.

During his visit, the minister toured the 18th-century fort and launched a multilingual audio guide to enhance visitor experience. The initiative was facilitated by Pune MP Medha Kulkarni, who had invited the minister to the heritage site.

"Shaniwar Wada is not just a structure-it represents the rich history of India and Maharashtra," Shekhawat said. "After Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the Peshwas ruled from here and expanded the Maratha Empire."

He said a proposal for restoration and conservation of...