Pune, the cultural capital of the Maratha people is also known as the "Queen of the Deccan". It first gained popularity as the capital of the Marathas in the 17th century. Temporarily captured by the Mughals it again became the Maratha capital from 1714 until 1817, when it fell into the hands of the British. It served as the seasonal capital of the Bombay presidency and its mild weather has made it a popular tourist resort. Headquarters of the Indian army`s southern command it is raised by a sprawling complex of industrial suburbs. Presently Pune has emerged as reputed learning center with several educational institutes of repute situated here.