AI overview
Maharashtra is a state in western India that occupies much of the Deccan Plateau and is bordered by the Arabian Sea and several other Indian states and territories. It matters because it is the second-most populous state in India and the fourth-most populous country subdivision in the world.
AI-generated from the Wikipedia summary — may contain errors.
Key facts
- Indian state or territory.motto
- Pratipaccandralēkhēva vardhiṣṇurviśva vanditā Mahārāṣṭrasya rājyasya mudrā bhadrāya rājatē (The glory of Maharashtra will grow like the first day moon. It will be worshipped by the world and will shine only for the well-being of people.)
- Indian state or territory.literacy
- 87.3%
- Indian state or territory.anthem
- Jai Jai Mahārāṣṭra Mājhā ("Victory to My Maharashtra!")
- Indian state or territory.image_map
- Maharashtra in India (claimed and disputed hatched).svg
- Indian state or territory.region
- West India
- Indian state or territory.before_was
- State of Bombay (1950–1960)
- Indian state or territory.formation_date3
- formation
- Indian state or territory.formation_date4
- 1 May 1960
- Indian state or territory.capital
- Mumbai
- Indian state or territory.winter_capital
- Nagpur
- Indian state or territory.largestcity
Gallery (52)
On the map
3 mapped locations