Early and medieval The circular Nandi mandapa at the Pataleshwar cave temple, built during the Rashtrakuta dynasty. Copper plates dated 858 and 868 CE show that by the 9th century, an agricultural settlement known as Punnaka existed at the location of the modern Pune. The plates indicate that this region was ruled by the Rashtrakuta dynasty . The Pataleshwar rock-cut temple complex was built during this era. [43] Pune was part of the territory ruled by Seuna Yadavas of Devagiri from the 9th century to 1327. Bhosale Jagir and the Maratha Empire Lal Mahal Pune was part of the Jagir (fiefdom) granted to Maloji Bhosale in 1599 for his services to the Nizamshahi (Ahmadnagar Sultanate) . [44] Pune was ruled by the Ahmadnagar Sultanate until it was annexed by the Mughals in the 17th century. Maloji Bhosale's grandson, Shivaji , the founder of Maratha Empire , was born at Shivneri , a fort not far from Pune. [45] Pune changed hands several times betw...