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.
