Overview
Maharashtra-the land of Marathi speaking people is one of the largest states in India both in terms of population and area. The varied cultural heritage of this enticing land casts a spell over the visitors. Its thriving capital Mumbai, makes it not only one of the most significant states thriftily, but also a chief entry for overseas visitors. The word ‘Maharashtra’ is a derivative of the word ‘Maharshrtri’ which is a previous form of ‘Prakrit’. This tantalizing land of Maharashtra is flowing with milk and honey in terms of the economy. The population of Maharashtra accounts for just 10 percent of the total population of India but it has a major contribution in the gross value of India’s Industrial sector. It accounts to nearly one-fourth of the gross value in the industrial sector of India. The riches of the land are gaining ground over the years. Book Maharashtra tour packages with Kiomoi.
From the time of the classic Mahabharatha the area called Vidharba is one besides Marathwada, which embraces the land of Maharashtra today. The first dynasty that ruled over the land of Maharashtra was the Mauryan dynasty. They ruled the land in the lap of luxury. After the fall of the Mauryan Empire, several other dynasties ruled the land of Maharashtra. During that time Maharashtra made rapid strides. Each of these dynasties left behind their distinctive marks till the 18th century after which the British came at power. The British have a strong role in making Maharashtra a powerhouse of India. In the year 1960, Maharashtra and Gujarat were separated giving statehood to Maharashtra.
Geography: The Sahyadri Range is the best part of the panorama of Maharashtra. This range is the physical backbone of the state. The estimated height of the range is around 1000m. The section between the Sahyadri Range and the Arabian Sea is called the Konkan. The average height of Konkan is mostly below 200 m. The landscape here is very uneven. Maharashtra is located in the north center of Peninsular India. On the west side, it is surrounded by the Arabian Sea, by Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh on the north and in the south by Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
