Maharashtra is a state located on the western coast of India. It is India's third largest state by area and second largest by population. Maharashtra is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, Gujarat and the Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli to the northwest, Madhya Pradesh to the northeast, Chhattisgarh to the east, Karnataka to the south, Andhra Pradesh to the southeast, and Goa to the southwest. It is is located in the Deccan region of India. The state covers an area of 307,731 km2 (118,816 sq mi). Maharashtra attained statehood on 1st May 1960.
Mumbai is the capital city of the state and is also the financial capital of the nation. The name itself implies its largeness, 'Maha' means Big and 'Rashtra' means State impling that it is one of the largest states in India. The word Maharashtra also means, "The Great State". Marathi is the official and most widely spoken language. Hindi, Gujurati, English are also commonly used.
The name Maharashtra first appeared in a 7th century inscription and in a Chinese traveler's account. Its name may have originated from rathi, which means, "chariot driver". At that age Maharashtra was full of builders and drivers of chariots who formed a maharathis, a "fighting force." In 90 A.D. king Vedishri made Junnar, thirty miles north of Pune, the capital of his kingdom. In the early fourteenth century the Devgiri Yadavs were overthrown by the northern Muslim powers. Then on, for the 900 years ending, no historical information in this region is available. In 1526, first Mughal king, Babar, established his prominence in Delhi and soon the Mughal power spread to the southern India. The Mughals were to dominate India till the early eighteenth century.Shivaji Bhosle, founder of the Maratha Empire, was born in 1627. He took the oath to make the land free at the fort Torna at the age of sixteen. This was the start of his lifelong struggle against Mughals and other Muslim powers. By 1680, the year of Shivaji's death, nearly whole of the Deccan belonged to his kingdom. He had developed an efficient administration and a powerful army. He also encouraged a spirit of independence among the Marathas that enabled them to withstand for 150 years all attempts to conquer them. Shivaji's achievements amongst monumental difficulties were really spectacular and that is why he holds the highest place in Maratha history.
Mumbai is the the financial and the cinematic centre of the country. The very famous Bollywood, or the Indian Film Industry, is located in the city. Maharashtra is one of the most economically important states of India. One must not miss a state like Maharashtra that has progressed in every sphere be it art and culture or economy.
Mumbai is the capital city of the state and is also the financial capital of the nation. The name itself implies its largeness, 'Maha' means Big and 'Rashtra' means State impling that it is one of the largest states in India. The word Maharashtra also means, "The Great State". Marathi is the official and most widely spoken language. Hindi, Gujurati, English are also commonly used.
The name Maharashtra first appeared in a 7th century inscription and in a Chinese traveler's account. Its name may have originated from rathi, which means, "chariot driver". At that age Maharashtra was full of builders and drivers of chariots who formed a maharathis, a "fighting force." In 90 A.D. king Vedishri made Junnar, thirty miles north of Pune, the capital of his kingdom. In the early fourteenth century the Devgiri Yadavs were overthrown by the northern Muslim powers. Then on, for the 900 years ending, no historical information in this region is available. In 1526, first Mughal king, Babar, established his prominence in Delhi and soon the Mughal power spread to the southern India. The Mughals were to dominate India till the early eighteenth century.Shivaji Bhosle, founder of the Maratha Empire, was born in 1627. He took the oath to make the land free at the fort Torna at the age of sixteen. This was the start of his lifelong struggle against Mughals and other Muslim powers. By 1680, the year of Shivaji's death, nearly whole of the Deccan belonged to his kingdom. He had developed an efficient administration and a powerful army. He also encouraged a spirit of independence among the Marathas that enabled them to withstand for 150 years all attempts to conquer them. Shivaji's achievements amongst monumental difficulties were really spectacular and that is why he holds the highest place in Maratha history.
Mumbai is the the financial and the cinematic centre of the country. The very famous Bollywood, or the Indian Film Industry, is located in the city. Maharashtra is one of the most economically important states of India. One must not miss a state like Maharashtra that has progressed in every sphere be it art and culture or economy.
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