Lasalgaon, near Nashik, hosts Asia’s largest onion market, playing a key role in India’s onion trade.

Dagdusheth Ganapati Temple in Pune is one of Maharashtra’s most visited and respected Ganesh temples.

Maharashtra had a literacy rate of 82.3% as per the 2011 Census, higher than the national average.

Bhimthadi horses are strong and native to Western Maharashtra, especially Solapur and Ahmednagar districts.

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) at Nhava Sheva, Navi Mumbai, handles the majority of India’s container traffic.

Meera Borwankar was the first woman IPS officer from Maharashtra and served in various key positions.

Blue Mormon (Papilio polymnestor) was declared Maharashtra’s state butterfly in 2015.

: Warkaris are pilgrims who worship Lord Vitthal of Pandharpur and participate in the annual Dindi Yatra.

Dhoti and Kurta with a turban are commonly worn by men during cultural festivals in rural Maharashtra.

Savitribai Phule opened India’s first school for girls in Pune in 1848 with her husband Jyotiba Phule.

Kalsubai, located in the Western Ghats, is the tallest peak in Maharashtra at 1646 meters.

Sant Dnyaneshwar wrote ‘Dnyaneshwari’, a Marathi commentary on the Bhagavad Gita in the 13th century.

Explanation: Wilson Dam, also called Bhandardara Dam, is built on the Pravara River in Ahmednagar district.

Pune is known as the "Detroit of India" due to the presence of major automobile companies.

Sangli is a leading producer and exporter of turmeric in India.

Lokmanya Tilak started 'Kesari' to raise awareness among Indians during British rule.

The Global Vipassana Pagoda, near Gorai in Mumbai, is a Buddhist meditation hall and a symbol of peace.

Kolhapur’s Dussehra festival is known for traditional processions and royal customs.

Folk singer Shahir Sable wrote and composed this popular patriotic song.

Mallakhamb is a traditional gymnastic sport practiced on a wooden pole or rope and is Maharashtra’s official sport.

Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai is one of the most visited Ganesha temples in India.

The Battle of Pavankhind was where Baji Prabhu Deshpande bravely delayed the enemy, allowing Shivaji to escape.

The Jarul flower, also called Queen’s Crape Myrtle, is Maharashtra’s state flower and blooms beautifully in summer.

Kalsubai Peak (1,646 meters) is located in Ahmednagar district and is part of the Sahyadri range. It is popular among trekkers and nature lovers.

Emperor Ashoka expanded the Mauryan Empire across the Indian subcontinent, including Uttar Pradesh. His edicts have been found in the region, reflecting his rule and promotion of Buddhism.

Uttar Pradesh was formed on 26 January 1950, replacing the United Provinces. It was renamed as part of India's transition into a republic. This marked a new administrative beginning for the region.

The Kakori Conspiracy of 1925 involved revolutionaries looting a British train carrying treasury funds. It occurred near Kakori, a town near Lucknow. It was a bold act against British rule.

Wajid Ali Shah was the last Nawab of Awadh before the British annexed it in 1856. His removal was one of the causes of the 1857 uprising. He was later exiled to Calcutta