Rajgir Ropeway, India’s oldest ropeway, leads to the Vishwa Shanti Stupa (Peace Pagoda), located on Ratnagiri Hill.

Varanasi is one of the oldest living cities in the world and was historically called Banaras. It remains a spiritual and cultural hub in Uttar Pradesh.

Kanpur developed as a major military base under British rule. General Wheeler played a prominent role in its establishment, especially before the 1857 revolt.

Ayodhya served as the capital of the ancient Kosala kingdom. It holds great religious and historical significance, especially in the Ramayana.

Ram Prasad Bismil hailed from Shahjahanpur in U.P. and played a key role in the Kakori train robbery. He was a prominent figure in the Hindustan Republican Association.

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.