Located in the northern center of peninsular India, Maharashtra is
one of the most industrialised states of India. Occupying the
western and central parts of the country and extending over the
Sahyadri mountains; Maharashtra runs along a vast stretch of 720 km
of the Arabian sea coast providing it a beautiful backdrop. The
third largest state and the second most literate state in the
country, according to 1991 census, Maharashtra houses several most
developed cities of the country. Mumbai the state capital, is the
largest metropolis in India and also its financial capital. Along
with its numerous memories of glorious past, Mumbai is also home to
various world renowned industries, which plays a crucial role in
India's economy. Pune is the second largest city of Maharashtra and
was home for a long time to the Maratha leader, Shivaji. The city of
Aurangabad is known for its medieval monuments and cultural
heritage. It was also the seat of the Mughal Empire for a short
span. The importance of Aurangabad is great, owing to its proximity
to the world heritage sites of Ajanta and Ellora. Travel to
Maharashtra an capture these bewildering sights, rare to find
elsewhere.
Maharashtra
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