Words are not enough to describe Maharashtra's greatness. It is one of the possessed treasures that India adorns.
India without Maharashtra would be like the body without a soul. This south western state is the third largest sovereignty of the country. Its neighbouring states are Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Goa and Karnataka. The western part of this landscape kisses the nautical salt water. The Arabian coast is guarded by Sahyadri (Western Ghats). The eastern part of this ghat flaunts the Deccan Plateau.
Due to its colossal fallow, this territory is highly populous and is the second most populated sovereignty in the country. Marathi and Hindi are two major languages spoken here. The Marathis have always been the true amateurs of their solemnities and moralities. These orthodox habitats are ceremoniously God fearing people, whose fidelity has always touched the hearts of rest of the world.
History
Maharashtra's majesty hypnotised every ruler who had the quest of winning luscious territories. Even the Magadha emperor, Ashoka was driven by its Laura. After the disintegration of the Mauryan Empire, Satavahans and Vakatakas became the successors. Under their influence art, religion, culture flourished. The Mughals could never easily rule over this auspicious soil. When most of the parts of the country were under foreign supremacy, the Islamic influence was not able to pollute the atmosphere for a longer time period. The history had something else to boast. The Maratha Empire rose like the Rock of Gibraltar. Chhatrapati Shivaji became the embodiment of the courage and had constantly battled against the foreign intruders. Next to this great warrior, Peshawas contributed a lot in expanding the territory. During the British rule, the residents of this soil have always justified the true meaning of the patriotism. Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Dadabhai Naoroji were some of the great freedom fighters who had done justice to their births.
Economy
India's economy should always be grateful to the contribution made by Maharashtra. It is the leading industrial sector in India and a large number of conglomerates have their head quarters here. This state has managed to step into the shoes of western metropolitan, who are globally recognised. A major part of the state's revenue directly comes from the Indian Film Industry. Bollywood is now the world's second largest film industry.The capital of this landscape, Mumbai is the motherland of this authentic treasure of India. This state proudly boasts the urban agglomerations as they depict the modernisation blend in Indian fashion. This megalopolis is the dwelling place of some of the highest tax payers in the country. Besides all these, the country's security forces have their headquarters in Mumbai. The hotel Taj not only portrays the luxurious profile of Bharat, but also states the aura of the residents.
Tourist places
Some of the major tourist spots of Maharashtra are Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nasik, Shiridi, Khandala, Lonawala etc. The travel freaks can even get tired, but the tourists spots will never end. One can explore a lot on this land and can grab knowledge about the rich cultural heritage of not only this state, but also about the whole country. The diversity of this landscape is the major reason of its rich grandeur. The wildlife sancturaies are also a must to visit. National parks, Project Tiger, The Nagzira and the Konya Wildlife sanctuary are some of the interesting tourist spots. The Vidarbha region accounts to the major part of the sanctuaries. How can one forget the historical places such as the Sinhagard, Vijaydurg, Raigard and Pratapgad including the Ajanta and Ellora and the Elephanta caves.
People belief that Maharashtra can never be deficit in lending jobs. Every individual who is settled there, has never gone to bed empty stomach. Such is the greatness of this territory.
