The Indian giant squirrel (Shekru) is the state animal.

The Battle of Pratapgad in 1659 was a turning point in Maratha history.

Pune is known as the 'Oxford of the East' due to its many educational institutions.

Maharashtra has three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus.

The Great Bath was found at Mohenjo-daro, an Indus Valley site

Maharashtra covers an area of about 307,713 square kilometers.

P. K. Sawant served as CM for only nine days in 1963.

On 1 May 1960, Maharashtra was formed for Marathi-speaking people by the Bombay

Sonepur Mela, held near Hajipur, is located at the confluence of the Ganga and Gandak rivers. It’s known for cattle trading and cultural activities.

The Kesaria Stupa is one of the tallest and largest Buddhist stupas in the world. It is believed to date back to the Mauryan era.

The Patna High Court, established in 1916, is the highest judicial body in Bihar. It serves the entire state.

The Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary in Bhagalpur is India's only sanctuary for the endangered Gangetic dolphin. It was established in 1991.

Agriculture forms the backbone of Bihar’s economy, employing a large portion of the population.

Located in Patna, Jay Prakash Narayan Airport is the busiest and largest airport in Bihar.

Maner Sharif, near Patna, is a famous Sufi shrine dedicated to Sufi saints Makhdoom Yahya Maneri and Makhdoom Shah Daulat.

Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary in Munger district is home to crocodiles, tigers, and thermal springs.

The Kosi River is called the "Sorrow of Bihar" because of its frequent floods that cause destruction in the northern plains.

Rice is the most cultivated crop in Bihar due to its fertile alluvial plains and abundant water from the Ganges.

Bhagalpur is famous for its high-quality Tussar silk, hence known as the "Silk City". The traditional silk weaving industry here is centuries old.

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.

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.