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== Geography and Demographics == | == Geography and Demographics == | ||
* Bordered by [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Chhattisgarh]], [[Telangana]], [[Karnataka]], [[Goa]], [[Gujarat]] and the | * Bordered by [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Chhattisgarh]], [[Telangana]], [[Karnataka]], [[Goa]], [[Gujarat]] and the Arabian Sea | ||
* Major cities include | * Major cities include Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Aurangabad, and Thane | ||
* Language: Marathi (official) | * Language: Marathi (official) | ||
* Diverse geography – coastlines, plateaus, and the Western Ghats | * Diverse geography – coastlines, plateaus, and the Western Ghats | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
* Ancient settlements like the | * Ancient settlements like the Ajanta Caves and Ellora Caves show early Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu influences | ||
* In the medieval period, it rose to prominence under the | * In the medieval period, it rose to prominence under the Maratha Empire led by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj<ref>https://www.britannica.com/place/Maharashtra</ref> | ||
* Maharashtra was formed on 1 May 1960 after bifurcation from Bombay State | * Maharashtra was formed on 1 May 1960 after bifurcation from Bombay State | ||
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* Maharashtra contributes the largest share to India’s GDP | * Maharashtra contributes the largest share to India’s GDP | ||
* Strong sectors: Finance, IT, Pharmaceuticals, Textiles, Agriculture | * Strong sectors: Finance, IT, Pharmaceuticals, Textiles, Agriculture | ||
* [[Mumbai]] houses | * [[Mumbai]] houses Reserve Bank of India, Bombay Stock Exchange and several Fortune 500 companies<ref>https://mib.gov.in/economy/maharashtra</ref> | ||
== Culture and Society == | == Culture and Society == | ||
* Marathi literature and theater are widely respected | * Marathi literature and theater are widely respected | ||
* Popular festivals: [[Ganesh Chaturthi]], | * Popular festivals: [[Ganesh Chaturthi]], Gudi Padwa, [[Diwali]], [[Holi]] | ||
* Classical arts: | * Classical arts: Lavani, Tamasha, Bharud | ||
* Famous cuisine: Vada Pav, Puran Poli, Misal Pav | * Famous cuisine: Vada Pav, Puran Poli, Misal Pav | ||
== Tourism == | == Tourism == | ||
* UNESCO World Heritage Sites: | * UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Ajanta and Ellora Caves, Elephanta Caves | ||
* Popular destinations: | * Popular destinations: Mahabaleshwar, Lonavala, Shirdi, Alibaug | ||
* Forts associated with Shivaji: | * Forts associated with Shivaji: Raigad Fort, Sinhagad Fort, Shivneri Fort | ||
== Administration == | == Administration == | ||
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== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[Mumbai]] | * [[Mumbai]] | ||
* | * Pune | ||
* | * Ajanta Caves | ||
* | * Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj | ||
* | * Indian States and Union Territories | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
Latest revision as of 10:41, 26 July 2025
Maharashtra is a state in western India, known for its economic strength, rich cultural traditions, and historical importance. It is India's second-most populous and third-largest state by area. The state’s capital is Mumbai, the financial and entertainment capital of India.[1]
Geography and Demographics
- Bordered by Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Karnataka, Goa, Gujarat and the Arabian Sea
- Major cities include Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Aurangabad, and Thane
- Language: Marathi (official)
- Diverse geography – coastlines, plateaus, and the Western Ghats
History
- Ancient settlements like the Ajanta Caves and Ellora Caves show early Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu influences
- In the medieval period, it rose to prominence under the Maratha Empire led by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj[2]
- Maharashtra was formed on 1 May 1960 after bifurcation from Bombay State
Economy
- Maharashtra contributes the largest share to India’s GDP
- Strong sectors: Finance, IT, Pharmaceuticals, Textiles, Agriculture
- Mumbai houses Reserve Bank of India, Bombay Stock Exchange and several Fortune 500 companies[3]
Culture and Society
- Marathi literature and theater are widely respected
- Popular festivals: Ganesh Chaturthi, Gudi Padwa, Diwali, Holi
- Classical arts: Lavani, Tamasha, Bharud
- Famous cuisine: Vada Pav, Puran Poli, Misal Pav
Tourism
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Ajanta and Ellora Caves, Elephanta Caves
- Popular destinations: Mahabaleshwar, Lonavala, Shirdi, Alibaug
- Forts associated with Shivaji: Raigad Fort, Sinhagad Fort, Shivneri Fort
Administration
- Maharashtra has a bicameral legislature
- Current Governor: Ramesh Bais
- Current Chief Minister: Eknath Shinde
- High Court: Bombay High Court, which also has jurisdiction over Goa
See Also
- Mumbai
- Pune
- Ajanta Caves
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
- Indian States and Union Territories
References
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- Mumbai
- Metropolitan cities in India
- Tourism in Mumbai
- History of Mumbai
- Geography of Mumbai
- Economy of Mumbai
- Government of Mumbai
- Education in Mumbai
- Culture of Mumbai
- States and Union Territories of India
- Cities in Maharashtra