State Studies · Maharashtra
History of Maharashtra
Overview
Maharashtra is a state in the western region of India. It is India's second-most populous state and third-largest state by area. The region that comprises the state has a long history dating back to approximately 1300–700 BCE, although the present-day state was not established until 1960 CE.
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Key concepts
How History of Maharashtra connects to the ideas, people and events around it.
Maharashtra is a state in the western peninsular region of India occupying a substantial portion of the Deccan Plateau.
The Satavahanas, also referred to as the Andhras in the Puranas, were an ancient Indian dynasty.
The Vakataka dynasty was an ancient Indian dynasty that originated from the Deccan in the mid-3rd century CE.
The Bahmani Kingdom, or the Bahmani Sultanate, was a late medieval Persianate kingdom that ruled the Deccan Plateau in India.
The Deccan sultanates is a historiographical term referring to five medieval Persianate Muslim kingdoms based in the Deccan Plateau between the Krishna River and the Vindhya Range.
The Mughal Empire was an early modern empire in South Asia.
The Maratha Empire, also referred to as the Maratha Confederacy, was an early modern polity in the Indian subcontinent.
The British Raj was the period of rule of the British Crown on the Indian subcontinent, lasting from 1858 to 1947. It is also called Crown rule in India, or direct rule in India.
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What is History of Maharashtra?
Maharashtra is a state in the western region of India. It is India's second-most populous state and third-largest state by area. The region that comprises the state has a long history dating back to approximately 1300–700 BCE, although the present-day state was not established until 1960 CE.
What are the key concepts related to History of Maharashtra?
The main concepts connected to History of Maharashtra include Maharashtra, Satavahana dynasty, Vakataka dynasty, Bahmani Kingdom, Deccan sultanates, Mughal Empire, Maratha Empire, British Raj. Each is linked on the map above with its own summary.
Which exams cover History of Maharashtra?
History of Maharashtra is part of State Studies, which appears in the syllabus of MPSC.