Deimachus or Daimachus was a Greek of the Seleucid Empire, who lived during the third - century BCE. He became an ambassador to the court of the Mauryan ruler Bindusara "Amitragatha" (son of Chandragupta Maurya) in Pataliputra in India. Deimachus was sent by Antiochus I Soter.

The Mudrarakshasa is a Sanskrit - language play by Vishakhadatta that narrates the ascent of the king Chandragupta Maurya to power in India. The play is an example of creative writing, but not entirely fictional.

The Gupta Empire rose to power around 320 CE and its influence extended over a large portion of the Indian subcontinent, including Punjab. The Gupta period is known as the "Golden Age of India" because of its achievements in science, technology, engineering, art, literature, culture and mathematics. The Gupta Empire gradually declined starting in the late 5th century CE, eventually dissolving around 600 CE.

Pushyamitra Shunga or Pushpamitra Shunga was the founder and the first ruler of the Shunga Empire which he established to succeed the Maurya Empire.

The Mudrarakshasa is a Sanskrit - language play by Vishakhadatta that narrates the ascent of the king Chandragupta Maurya to power in India. The play is an example of creative writing, but not entirely fictional.

Palaeolithic Age (The Early Stone Age) sited are discovered at Daulatpur, Dher, Majra, Hoshiarpur, Dhang, Nalagarh, Pirthan, Khokhra-Ka-Choa, Rampura, Sirsa, Bhud and Dholbaha.

Main fruit crops of Punjab are kinnow (reddish orange), peach, pear and guava. Punjab topped all other states in India in the production of Kinnow.

Kahn Singh Nabha was a Punjabi Sikh scholar, writer, anthologist, lexicographer, and encyclopedist. His most influential work, Mahan Kosh, inspired generations of scholars after him. He also played a role in the Singh Sabha movement.

Ganesh Chaturthi is the most widely celebrated and culturally significant festival in Maharashtra.

Kabaddi is declared as the state sport of Maharashtra due to its deep roots in rural areas and traditional importance.

The literacy rate of Maharashtra is approximately 84.8%, higher than the national average.

The Western Ghats, also called Sahyadri Hills, run along the western edge of Maharashtra.

The sacred city of Ayodhya is situated on the Saryu River. It is associated with Lord Rama from the Ramayana.

Tadoba is Maharashtra’s oldest and largest tiger reserve, located in Chandrapur.

As per 2011 Census, the literacy rate of UP was 67.7%. Male literacy was higher than female literacy.

The Bhatsa Dam, located in Thane district, supplies drinking water to Mumbai.

Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) operates intercity and rural bus services.

Bara Imambara was built in 1784 as a famine relief project by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula. It is a prominent example of Mughal architecture.

Kanpur is one of the largest producers of leather products. It houses several leather tanneries and export units.

Mumbai University, established in 1857, is among the oldest in India.

Bhitargaon temple in Kanpur district is a brick temple built during the Gupta period, around the 5th century CE.

Kathak originated in northern India, especially UP. It is known for storytelling through expressions and rhythmic footwork

The Samruddhi Mahamarg is a 701 km expressway connecting Mumbai and Nagpur.

Obra Thermal Power Plant is a major coal-based facility. Sonbhadra is known as the energy capital of UP due to its many power plants.

Hindi is the official language used for government purposes. Urdu is recognized as the second official language.

Shaniwar Wada was the seat of the Peshwas in Pune during the Maratha Empire.

Mathura is an important pilgrimage center as it is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Krishna. It is part of the Krishna Janmabhoomi circuit.

Warana Cooperative, started by Tatyasaheb Kore, was a model of rural development.