Padmashree Dr. Vithalrao Foundation. The Government of India honoured him in 1961, with the award of Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award for his services to the nation. References https://cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/Ahmadnagar/about_ahmadnagar.html External links Travel to Ahmednagar Pictures of Ahmednagar Some more vintage pictures of Ahmednagar city Ahmednagar Directory Districts of Maharashtra States and territories established in 1818 Nashik division 1818 establishments in India