Shivaji Maharaj Museum of Indian History

The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaja Museum of Indian History (CSMMIH) is a private history museum founded by François Gauthier in 2012 under the banner of his non-profit organization, the Foundation for the Promotion of Cultural Relations (FACT). The first stage of the museum was opened by Ravi Shankar and approved by Ajit Pawar and Nitin Gadkarami. In addition to a variety of exhibits, the museum also has a freely available digital library on its website, containing hundreds of books on Indian history and culture.