Maharashtra

Maharashtra is a large state in west-central India, located on the Deccan Plateau with a long coastline along the Arabian Sea. 

Capital: Mumbai (formerly Bombay) – the financial capital of India, Bollywood center, and largest port. Language: Marathi (official), also Hindi, English, and others. 

Economy: India's most economically powerful state – contributes ≈ 15% to India's GDP. 

Strong in finance, industry (automotive, pharmaceutical, textile), IT (Pune), Bollywood, and trade. History: Formerly part of Bombay State; formed in 1960 based on language (Marathi-speaking). 

Known for the Marathi Empire (Shivaji), the Caves of Ajanta & Ellora (UNESCO), and rich cultural tradition. 

Tourism & highlights: Mumbai, Pune, Ajanta-Ellora caves, hill stations (Lonavala, Mahabaleshwar), beaches (Konkan), temples and festivals. 

In short: Maharashtra = economic engine + cultural heritage + vibrant Mumbai!

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