Pola is a unique festival where farmers decorate and worship their bulls, thanking them for their labor.

SNDT (Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey) University in Mumbai was India’s first women’s university, established in 1916.

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.

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.

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.

Pune is rich in educational institutions, cultural activities, and historical heritage, earning the cultural capital title.

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.

The Allahabad Fort was constructed by Akbar in 1583 at the confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers. It was strategically important and featured impressive architecture. It stands as a Mughal-era monument in modern Prayagraj.

Rani Lakshmibai, the Queen of Jhansi, is a symbol of resistance in Indian history. She fought valiantly against British forces during the 1857 rebellion. Jhansi, now in Uttar Pradesh, was her stronghold.

The 1857 revolt, which began in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, marked the first large-scale uprising against British rule. It was led by sepoys and supported by local rulers. This revolt played a foundational role in India's freedom movement.

Govind Ballabh Pant served as the first Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from 1950 to 1954. He played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement and in shaping the state's early governance.