The town has historical significance because of Shri. Once upon a time, it is said that, Baramati was ruled by the Yadavas of Devgiri. But later on, after the fall of the Yadav rule, it was immersed in the reign of Bahamas of Gulbarga. Fortunately we find very authentic and credible historical references of Baramati's History in the books of Dr. Shejwalkar & Mr. Grant Duff- the well known historia
ns. According to Duff, Nijam Shah of Ahemednagar, gifted Baramati to Malojiraje Bhosale (grandfather of legendary Maratha king Shivaji Maharaj), in 1603 AD. Thus Baramati was ruled by Bhonsale and later on it was included the great reign of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. That time it was administered by Dadoji Konddeo. After the decline of the Maratha Empire Baramati was ruled by the Mughals of Delhi in the 17th century. Then after Aurangzeb's death, it was won by the Marathas. Around 1745AD Shahu Maharaj handed over the charge of Baramati to Babuji Naik. He was the great administrator as well as the patron of arts and religion. City hosts two old temples which are built around 750 AD. One of them is of Shri Kashivishweshwar - based on the west bank of the river, the other is of Shri Siddheshwar, located on the east bank of the river. Sidheshwar Temple is considered an architectural masterpiece. The temple is located near Babuji Naik's Mansion, which houses a gigantic idol of Nandi. References to both these temples are in the great epic "Shiv Lilamrut" by another famous poet, Shridhar Swami.
