Q. Who constructed the Lal Mahal in Pune, which served as the childhood residence of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj?
Answer: Dadoji Kondadeo
Notes: Lal Mahal in Pune was built in 1630 by Dadoji Kondadeo, the administrator of Shahaji Bhonsle, for Shivaji and his mother Jijabai. It witnessed key childhood events of Shivaji, including his marriage to Saibai and the famous attack on Shaista Khan. The original structure was later destroyed.