Nagpur capital of the early Gouda kings, and then the Bhonsles, Nagapur was also the capital of the central provinces.
The region is belived to have derived as name from king Vidharbha of the Purani age, though Bhim, the mighty Pandava of the epic Mahabarata, too was called vaidarbha or the king of vidharbha, The region comprises some of the dense forest of central India set around the satpura range. Nagpur, just behind the southern slopes of the satpura mountains, is the second capital of the state of Maharastra many archaeological sites excavated around the present-day city testify to its cultural and territorial importance around the 4th and 5th centuries A.D successively the place become the strong hold of Gond and Bhonsla rulers, until it was an nexed by the British in 1854 A
A vibrantly alive and bustling city, Nagpur is a delight to visit with its lush green gardens and serene lakes. Famous for its quality orange produce, the city is often referred to as 'Orange City. Orange cultivation is the mainstay of agricultural activity at Nagpur with a production of nearly 5 lakh ton oranges. A large city, Nagpur has the advantage of excellent location given its proximity to all major cities in India namely - Kolkata, Chennai, New Delhi and Mumbai. Nagpur is known for hosting a series of culturally significant events such as handicrafts exhibitions, tribal dances, folk-art programmes. Kalidas Mahotsav, the Ganesh Utsav and Dhamma Chakra Pravartan Din are some of the more popular events.The city of Nagpur is named after the River Nag, on the banks of which the city is situated. Being almost the geographical centre of India, the city has its own flourish and history. Due to the strategic location, many emperors of the past had their eyes on this beautiful city. But the city finally got established by the hands of a “gond” prince named Bhakt Buland in the year 1702. However, by the middle of the 18th century, the city was ruled by the mighty Bhonsles of the Maratha power regime. Later, when the British started utilizing their complete attorney in India, they gradually took the city under the Doctrine of Lapse, devised by Lord Dalhousie, the Governor General of India from 1847 to 1856. After Indian Independence, from 1947 till 1956, Nagpur became the capital of Madhya Pradesh. Later, the whole Vidharbha region was joined to the neighboring state of Maharashtra, making Nagpur its Winter Capital.
To begin with, legends opine that Nagpur was founded by Bakht Buland, who belonged to the Gond kingdom of the Chinndwara district. According to the history of Nagpur, Raghoji Bhonsle of Vidarbha established himself as the king of Chanda, Deogarh and Chattisgarh in 1743. In 1755, Janoji was declared as the sovereign of the territory, after the death of his father Raghoji Bhonsle. Furthermore, in 1788, Janojis son, Mudhoji succeeded his father and annexed a part of the Narmada valley and Mandla under the territory of Nagpur. Subsequently, Mudhoji's son, Raghoji captured the eastern part of Maharashtra and expanded the territory of Nagpur still further.
Further the history of Nagpur proves that in 1803, Raghoji II allied with the Peshwas and joined them in the Second Anglo-Maratha War. But the defeat in the Second-Anglo Maratha War forced Raghoji to surrender a part of his territory to the British forces. Moreover, in 1816, after Raghoji's death, his son was executed by Madhoji. Despite of signing a treaty with the British army, Madhoji joined the Peshwas in the Third Anglo-Maratha War and was forced to give away parts of his territory to the British. British took the charge of the entire territory of Nagpur after the death of Raghoji III in 1853.
The history at Nagpur says that Nagpur became a part of the Central Provinces in 1861. In 1867, the introduction of the Great Indian Peninsula Railway in Nagpur enhanced the prospects of trade and commerce in Nagpur. With the Indian independence in 1947, Nagpur emerged as the capital of Madhya Pradesh. Ultimately, in 1960, Nagpur was declared as the second capital of Maharashtra.
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