THE HISTORY OF CITIES

                                          * INFORMATION *  Nagpur is a large city in the central Indian state of Maharashtra. The 19th -century Nagpur Central Museum displays items found locally, including fossils, sarcophagi and Mughal weaponry. The Raman Science Centre has hands-on exhibits and a planetarium. Sitabuldi Fort, in the Sitabuldi Hills, was the site of an 1817 battle. To the southwest, the immense, domed Deekshabhoomi is a Buddhist monument and pilgrimage site.   Area :  393.5 km² Elevation :  310 m Who is the founder of Nagpur city? Recent history ascribes the founding of Nagpur to Bakht Buland , a prince of the kingdom of Deogarh-Nagpur. The next Raja of Deogarh was Chand Sultan, who resided principally in the country below the hills, fixing his capital at Nagpur which he made a walled town. What is special about Nagpur? Nagpur is the th...

                            * INTRODUCTION * The state of Kolhapur was  established by Tarabai in 1707 because of the succession dispute over the Maratha kingship . The Maratha throne was then governed by descendants of Tarabai. One of the prominent Kings was Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj (Shahu of Kolhapur). Why is Kolhapur named history? Kolhapur derived its name from a mythological event legend says, Goddess Mahalakshmi killed a demon named Kolhasur who used to oppress the local people . Before dying, the demon wished that the place be named after him and so the region got to be known as Kolhapur. Why is Kolhapur named history? Kolhapur derived its name from a mythological event legend says, Goddess Mahalakshmi killed a demon named Kolhasur who used to oppress the local people . Before dying, the demon wished that the place be named after him and so the region got to be known as  Kolhapur. Why is Kolhapur famou...

                      * INTRODUCTION *  Delhi has a long history, and has been an important political centre of India as the capital of several empires. Earliest coverage of Delhi's history is in the onset of the Tomar's kingdom in the 8th century . Who founded Delhi? Although nothing remains of Indraprastha, legend holds it to have been a thriving city. The first reference to the place-name Delhi seems to have been made in the 1st century bce, when  Raja Dhilu  built a city near the site of the future Quṭb Mīnār tower (in present-day southwestern Delhi) and named it for himself. What is Delhi old name? The history of the city is as old as the epic Mahabharata. The town was known as  Indraprastha , where Pandavas used to live. In due course eight more cities came alive adjacent to Indraprastha: Lal Kot, Siri, Dinpanah, Quila Rai Pithora, Ferozabad, Jahanpanah, Tughlakabad and Shahjahanabad. Why is Delhi famous? T...

                                            *   INTRODUCTION   * The city Mumbai, know as Bombay until 1995, is a great port city, situated on the west coast of the Indian peninsula . It is one of India's dominant urban centers and, indeed, is one of the largest and most densely populated cities in the world. What is Mumbai famous for? It has the highest number of millionaires and billionaires among all cities in India. Mumbai is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites : the Elephanta Caves, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, and the city's distinctive ensemble of Victorian and Art Deco buildings designed in the 19th and 20th centuries . Why is Mumbai a dream city? Mumbai, the capital city of Maharashtra is called the “city of dreams” or “Mayanagri” as they call. It has gained this epithet over the years not just because  it offers limitless opportunitie...

                                     *   INTRODUCTION   * The city of Pune was known as Poona during British rule.   Poona Municipality was established in 1858 . A railway line from Bombay to the city opened in 1858, run by the Great Indian Peninsula Railway (GIPR). Navi Peth, Ganj Peth (now renamed Mahatma Phule Peth) were developed during the British Raj. What is Pune known for? Pune holds the status of the  cultural capital of Maharashtra . Pune is Bastian of Maharashtrian culture and hosts amazing aesthetic festivals like Ganesha Chaturthi & Janamashthmi. The famous Dagdu Seth Ganapathi Temple in the city is one of the most popular religious places in India. Why is Pune famous in history? Called “Queen of the Deccan,” Pune is  the cultural capital of the Maratha peoples . The city first gained importance as the capital of the Bhonsle Marathas in the 17th ce...