Maharashtra     

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Maharashtra is an amazing state of India. Cultural and Natural multiplicities have helped immensely in the expansion of an exceptional Marathi culture. Monuments in this state like Ajanta and Ellora, Elephanta caves and Gateway of India have fascinated people from all around the world. In addition, some astonishing monuments with cultural aspects like languages, lifestyle and food make Maharashtra, one of the greatest travel destinations.

The word “Maharashtra” is supposed to be derived from Rathi, meaning “chariot driver”. It was first come into sight in the 7th century by the efforts of Huan Tsang, a Chinese traveler. The current state was created in 1960 from the Gujarati and Marathi states which were separated. Bombay was decided as its capital. Bombay became the main canal of cultural switch over between northern and southern India.

Maharashtra is a state situated in the western side of Indian sea coastline. It is bordered by Madhya Pradesh on northern side, Karnataka and Goa on the southern side, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh and Dadra and Nagar Haveli on the eastern side, Arabian Sea on the western side and Andhra Pradesh on the southeast side. In India, Maharashtra is the 3rd largest state, both in terms of population and area. Rice is the main crop with other important crops like cashews, mangoes, oilseeds, tobacco etc.