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Kolhapur
Coordinates: 16°42′00″N 74°13′60″E / 16.7, 74.2333
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	? km² (Expression error: Unrecognised punctuation character "?" sq mi) • 569 m (1,867 ft)
District(s)	Kolhapur
Population • Density	419,000 (2001) • ? /km² (Expression error: Unrecognised punctuation character "?" /sq mi)
Mayor	Saie Kharade
Codes • Pincode • Telephone • Vehicle	• 416001 • +0231 • MH-09

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Kolhapur pronunciation (help· info) (Marathi:कोल्हापूर) is a city situated in the south west corner of Maharashtra, India. The population of Kolhapur is around 419,000. The main languages is Marathi. It is situated on the banks of river Panchganga and provides the location for the Mahalakshmi Temple. The city also lends its name to many common terms like Kolhapuri Chappal , Kolhapuri lavangi mirchi, Kolhapuri gur and Kolhapuri cuisine. Image File history File links Kolhapur. ... Marathi is one of the widely spoken languages of India, and has a long literary history. ... , Maharashtra (Marathi: महाराष्ट्र , IPA  , translation: Great Nation) is Indias third largest state in area and second largest in population after Uttar Pradesh. ... Marathi is one of the widely spoken languages of India, and has a long literary history. ... Panchagangavalli River is a river flowing through Kundapur and Gungulli in western India. ... The Shri Mahalakshmi Temple of Kolhapur in Maharashtra, India, is among the 108 of the shakti peetha, listed in various puranas of Hinduism. ... For other uses, see Chili. ... A block of Indian jaggery (gur) Cleaning of pans prior to manufacture of jaggery Preparation of jaggery Jaggery is the traditional unrefined sugar used in India. ... Veg Kolhapuri is a vegetarian dish from Kolhapur, Maharashtra in India. ...

Culture

Kolhapur is a very ancient city, famous for its food, headwear, footwear, jewellery, wrestling and religious connections. According to legend it was settled by Kolhasur, a demon who was later killed by Mahalakshmi to relieve the local populace. However, honouring the demon's dying wish, the city was named after him. Majority of the city dwellers are Marathas along with relatively smaller communities of Gujaratis, Marwadis, Maharashtrian Jains, Lingayats and Sindhis. A rakshasa (Sanskrit: रा॑क्षसः, ; alternately, raksasa or rakshas) is a demon or unrighteous spirit in Hinduism. ... One of the goddesses of hindu mythology. ... The Marāthās (Marathi: , also Mahrattas) form an Indo Aryan group of Hindu warriors and peasants hailing mostly from the present-day state of Maharashtra, who created a the expansive Maratha Empire, covering a major part of India, in the late 17th and 18th centuries. ... Language(s) Gujarati Religion(s) Hinduism, Islam, Zoroastrianism (see Parsis), Jainism, Christianity Gujarati people (Gujarati: ગુજરાતી લોકો Gujǎrātī loko), or Gujaratis, is an umbrella term used to describe traditionally Gujarati-speaking peoples who can trace their ancestry to the Gujarat region in India. ... Birthplace of Marwari Clans Marwaris are a group of Indo-Aryan people from the Marwar region of Rajasthan in India and with the partition of India in 1947 the northen border separated a section of the nation in the provinces of Sindh and southern Punjab, Pakistan. ... JAIN is an activity within the Java Community Process, developing APIs for the creation of telephony (voice and data) services. ... Virasaivism is a religious movement of Hinduism in India. ... Sindhis (सिन्धी, سنڌي) are an Indo-Aryan language speaking socio-ethnic group of people originating in Sindh which is part of present day Pakistan. ...

Kolhapur has one of the highest per-capita income for a city in India. Trade is mostly dependent on farming of cash crops like sugarcane, the metal industry with important inputs from textiles and mining. The prosperity and the resulting spending prowess of the Kolhapuri people was famously reported in a list of cities with the highest number of Mercedes cars in the state of Maharashtra, where Kolhapur came second only to Mumbai^[1]. Similarly, Kolhapur also attracts lots of shoppers from around the region. The main shopping hub of the city is Mahadwar Road, near Mahalaxmi Temple inside the old city walls. New and modern stores have also popped up in the historically residential area, Rajarampuri. In agriculture, a cash crop is a crop which is sold for money. ... Species Saccharum arundinaceum Saccharum bengalense Saccharum edule Saccharum officinarum Saccharum procerum Saccharum ravennae Saccharum robustum Saccharum sinense Saccharum spontaneum Sugarcane or Sugar cane (Saccharum) is a genus of 6 to 37 species (depending on taxonomic interpretation) of tall perennial grasses (family Poaceae, tribe Andropogoneae), native to warm temperate to tropical... This article is about the type of fabric. ... This article is about mineral extractions. ... Mercedes-Benz Cars is a German brand of automobiles, buses, coaches, and trucks owned by Daimler AG, previously Daimler-Benz (1926–1998). ... , Bombay redirects here. ... Rajarampuri is a suburb in the city of Kolhapur in southern Maharashtra, India It is one of the happening places in the historic city with many modern residences and businesses. ...

Another field that Kolhapur prides itself of, is films. In certain circles, Kolhapur was and is still considered the capital of the Marathi film industry. Legendary personalities like Bhalaji Pendharkar, Baburao Painter and V. Shantaram started their careers from Kolhapur. It has been credited as the place where Raja Harishchandra, the first feature film ever produced in Indian was conceptualised. Kolhapur still plays host to many film festivals and provides location for shooting. Kolhapur is also a strong political center. Nationalist Congress Party along with Congress are the current political powerhouses in the region. Marathi is one of the widely spoken languages of India, and has a long literary history. ... V. Shantaram, renowned Indian filmmaker, was born Rajaram Vankudre, in the then princely state of Kolhapur, on November 18, 1901. ... Raja Harishchandra is a 1913 silent Indian film directed by Dadasaheb Phalke, based on a story from the Mahabharata. ... A film being made in Warsaw, Bracka street Filmmaking is the process of making a film, from an initial story idea or commission through scriptwriting, shooting, editing and finally distribution to an audience. ... This January 2007 needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ... Indian National Congress, Congress-I (also known as the Congress Party and abbreviated INC) is a major political party in India. ...

Kolhapur as a Princely State

Princely flag of Kolhapur

During the British Raj, Kolhapur was a Princely State of British India, under the Deccan division of the Bombay Presidency, and later the Deccan States Agency. It was considered the fourth most important Mahratta principalities, the other three being Baroda, Gwalior and Indore. Its rulers, of the Bhonsle dynasty, were entitled to a 19-gun salute - thus Kolhapur was also known as a 19-gun State. The state flag was a swallow-tailed orange pennant. Image File history File links Kolhapur_flag. ... Image File history File links Kolhapur_flag. ... Anthem God Save The King-Emperor The British Indian Empire, 1909 Capital Calcutta (1858 - 1912) New Delhi (1912 - 1947) Language(s) Hindustani, English and many others Government Monarchy Emperor of India  - 1858-1901 Victoria¹  - 1901-1910 Edward VII  - 1910-1936 George V  - 1936 Edward VIII  - 1936-1947 George VI Viceroy... A princely state is any state under the reign of a prince and is thus a principality taken in the broad sense. ... Anthem God Save The Queen/King British India, circa 1860 Capital Calcutta (1858-1912), New Delhi (1912-1947) Language(s) Hindi, Urdu, English and many others Government Monarchy Emperor of India  - 1877-1901 Victoria  - 1901-1910 Edward VII  - 1910-1936 George V  - January-December 1936 Edward VIII  - 1936-1947 George... Bombay Presidency was a former province of British India. ... The Deccan States Agency was an administrative unit of British India. ... Extent of the Maratha Confederacy ca. ... Vadodara, also known as Baroda, is the third-most populated town in Gujarat after Ahmedabad and Surat (the three towns with a population of over 1 million in Gujarat). ... , Gwalior   is a city in Madhya Pradesh in India. ... , Indore (Hindi:इन्दौर ,Marathi:इंदूर)  , a large city in the Malwa region of Central India is the commercial capital of the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. ...

Kolhapur state, together with its jagirs or feudatories, covered an area of 3,165 square miles (8,200 km²). According to the 1901 census, the state population was 910,011, of which 54,373 resided in Kolhapur Town. In 1901, the state enjoyed an estimated revenue of £300,000. A Jagir is a small territory granted by a ruler to an army chieftain (called a sardar in Marathi language) in recognition of his military service. ...

Map of Kolhapur district

The Maharajas of Kolhapur have a common ancestry with the Bhonsle dynasties of Tanjore and Satara, claiming descent from the Maratha royal clan Bhonslà. The states of Satara and Kolhapur came into being in 1707, because of the succession dispute over the Maratha kingship. Shahu Sambhaji, Heir Apparent to the Maratha kingdom, captured by the Mughals at the age of nine, remained their prisoner at the death of his father Sambhaji, the elder son of Shivaji Maharaj the founder of the Maratha Empire in 1700. The Dowager Maharani Tara Bai proclaimed his cousin Rajaram, as Chhatrapati Maharaj under her regency. The Mughals released Shahu under certain conditions in 1707, and he returned to claim his inheritance. He defeated the regent at the Battle of Khed and established himself at Satara, forcing her to retire with her son to Kolhapur. By 1710 two separate principalities had become an established fact, eventually confirmed by the Treaty of Warna in 1731. Image File history File links MaharashtraKholapur. ... Major-General H.H. Farzand-i-Dilband Rasikh- al-Iqtidad-i-Daulat-i-Inglishia, Raja-i-Rajagan, Maharaja Sir Jagatjit Singh, Bahadur, Maharaja of Kapurthala, GCSI , GCIE , GBE The word Mahārāja (also spelled maharajah) is Sanskrit for great king or high king (a karmadharaya from mahānt great... Thanjavur, also known as Tanjore, is a city in Tamil Nadu, in southeastern India. ... For the moth genus, see Satara (moth). ... The Marāthās (Marathi: , also Mahrattas) form an Indo Aryan group of Hindu warriors and peasants hailing mostly from the present-day state of Maharashtra, who created a the expansive Maratha Empire, covering a major part of India, in the late 17th and 18th centuries. ... The Bhonsle or Bhonsale were a prominent Maratha clan who served as rulers of several states in India. ... The Mughal Empire (alternative spelling Mogul, which is the origin of the word Mogul) of India was founded by Babur in 1526, when he defeated Ibrahim Lodi, the last of the Delhi Sultans at the First Battle of Panipat. ... Sambhaji Raje Bhonsle (Marathi: धर्मवीर संभाजी राजे भोसले) (May 14, 1657 – March 11, 1689) was the eldest son of the Maratha Empire founder Shivaji, and succeeded him as the Chhatrapati or the High Protector of the Maratha Empire. ... Flag of the Maratha Empire Extent of the Maratha Empire ca. ... Shrimant Rajaram Shivaji Raje Bhonsle Chhatrapati Maharaj (1670-1700 AD) was the younger son of the first Chattrapati Shivaji, step-brother of the second Chattrapati Sambhaji, and took over the Maratha Empire as the third Chattrapati after his brother was tortured and killed by Mughal Emperor, Aurangzeb in 1689. ...

The new palace, Kolhapur

The British sent expeditions against Kolhapur in 1765 and 1792; Kolhapur entered into treaty relations with the British, after the collapse of the Maratha confederacy in 1812. In the early years of the 19th century the British invaded again, and appointed a political officer to temporarily manage the state.

The last ruler of Kolhapur was HH Maharaja Chhatrapati Shahaji II Puar. After India's independence in 1947, the Maharaja of Kolhapur acceded to the Dominion of India on 14 August 1947 and merged with Bombay state on 1 March 1949. In 1960 Bombay state was divided into the linguistic states of Maharashtra and Gujarat. The boundaries of former Kolhapur state correspond very closely with those of modern-day Kolhapur district. Anthem God Save The King Capital New Delhi Language(s) Hindustani, English and many others Government Monarchy King of India George VI Governor-General  - 1947-48 The Earl Mountbatten of Burma  - 1948-50 C. Rajagopalachari Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru Historical era Cold War  - Independence August 15, 1947  - Indo... is the 226th day of the year (227th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Bombay state is a former state of India. ... is the 60th day of the year (61st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1949 (MCMXLIX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... , Maharashtra (Marathi: महाराष्ट्र , IPA  , translation: Great Nation) is Indias third largest state in area and second largest in population after Uttar Pradesh. ... This article is for the Indian state. ...

Transportation

Local transportation includes auto rickshaws and buses run by KMT (Kolhapur Municipal Transport). Passengers and drivers meet at this auto rickshaw stand in Chennai. ...

Train

Kolhapur Railway Station is named Chatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus (Station code: KOP). It was moved from the South Central to Central Railways in 2003^[2]. It has daily trains to Mumbai, Pune, Tirupati, Bangalore and Ahmedabad. It also runs an inter-city shuttle service between Kolhapur and Miraj. The weekly Nizammuddin Express is a direct train to New Delhi. South Central Railway-6 The South Central Railway is one of the 16 railway zones in India. ... Central Railway headquarters at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus The Central Railway is one of the 16 zones of Indian Railways, and is one of the largest. ... , Bombay redirects here. ... , Pune (IPA: , Marathi: पुणे) is a city located in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... , For other uses, see Bangalore (disambiguation). ... , Ahmedabad (Gujarati: , Hindi: अहमदाबाद ) is the largest city in the state of Gujarat and the seventh-largest urban agglomeration in India, with a population of almost 51 lakhs (5. ... Although unrelated, Miraj can also refer to the Islamic doctrine of Prophet Mohammuds ascent to heaven, as documented in the Kitab al Miraj. ... This article is about the capital city of India. ...

Bus

Bus is a more preferred mode of transport due to its wider network and speed. Buses run by private companies are generally considered more comfortable and reliable, with most offering sleeper and air conditioned coaches. Kolhapur has multiple state transport bus stands like central bus stand & sambhajinagar bus stand spread around the city. These provide services connecting to most of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa and some places in Andhra Pradesh and Tamilnadu. The private companies generally serve the more popular routes, to and from big cities, like Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Panjim, Nashik, Belgaon, Solapur, Hyderabad ( Ratnagiri) and Shirdi. The interior of a Pullman car on the Chicago and Alton Railroad circa 1900. ... Note: in the broadest sense, air conditioning can refer to any form of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning. ... , Maharashtra (Marathi: महाराष्ट्र , IPA  , translation: Great Nation) is Indias third largest state in area and second largest in population after Uttar Pradesh. ... This article is about the Indian region. ... For other uses, see Goa (disambiguation). ... Andhra redirects here. ... Tamil Nadu (தமிழ் நாடு, Land of the Tamils) is a state at the southern tip of India. ... , Bombay redirects here. ... , Pune (IPA: , Marathi: पुणे) is a city located in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. ... , For other uses, see Bangalore (disambiguation). ... Panaji or Panjim is the capital and largest city of Goa state in south-western India. ... , Nashik (Marathi: ) ( ) or Nasik (Marathi: ) is a city in Indias Maharashtra state. ... Belgaum (Kannada: ಬೆಳಗಾವಿ, Marathi: बेळगांव)   (possibly from the Sanskrit Venugrama, Bamboo village), also known as Belgaon or Belagavi, is a town located in the northwestern part of the Indian state of Karnataka. ... , Solapur (Marathi: ))(Kannada: )), is a city and a municipal corporation in south eastern Maharashtra, India near the Karnataka border and is the administrative headquarters of Solapur District. ... , For other uses, see Hyderabad. ... Shirdi is a town in the Ahmednagar district of the state Maharashtra in India. ...

Airways

The city has an airport near Ujlaiwadi, 13 km from the city center connecting Kolhapur to Mumbai. Air Deccan offers daily flights from Mumbai which take about an hour to reach Kolhapur. , Bombay redirects here. ... Air Deccan is an airline based in Bangalore, India. ... , Bombay redirects here. ...

Geography

Kolhapur is located at 16.7° N 74.22° E.^[3] It has an average elevation of 545 metres (1788 feet). This article is about the unit of length. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ...

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,^[4] Kolhapur had a population of 485,183. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Kolhapur has an average literacy rate of 80%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 75%. In Kolhapur, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and also: The International Year of the Volunteer The United Nations Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations Events January January 1 - A black monolith measuring approximately nine feet tall appears in Seattles Magnuson Park, placed by an anonymous... Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ...

Climate

Kolhapur's climate is a blend of coastal and inland climate of Maharashtra. The temperature has a relatively narrow range between 12°C to 35°C. Summer in Kolhapur is comparatively cooler, but much more humid, compared to neighbouring inland cities. Maximum temperatures rarely exceed 38°C and typically range between 33 to 35°C. Lows during this season are around 24°C to 26°C. Though temperatures are rarely as high as in inland Maharashtra, high humidity often makes the weather muggy and unpleasant. The city receives abundant rainfall from June to September due to its proximity to the Western Ghats. The heavy rains often lead to severe flooding in these months. Temperatures are relatively low in the rainy season and range between 23°C to 30°C. Kolhapur experiences winter from November to February. The winter temperatures are significantly higher compared to other cities in Maharashtra such as Pune and Nasik. Lows range from 14°C to 16°C while highs are in the range of 29°C to 32°C. Humidity is low in this season making weather much more pleasant. In 2006 there was excessive rainfall in Kolhapur resulting in floods. , Pune (IPA: , Marathi: पुणे) is a city located in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. ... Nashik or Nasik is a city, and also a district and division, in Indias Maharashtra state. ...

Karveer Nivasini Mahalaxmi

The goddess of wealth and power, Devi Mahalaxmi's temple is located at the heart of the city. this temple is famous for its well-known South-Indian Architecture, built by Chalukya king Karndev in 634 AD.^{[citation needed]}

Tehsils

Shirol

This Tehsil is on the eastern side. It touches Sangli district on east and north, Karnataka state on south and Hatkanangle tehsil on west. Jaysingpur and Kurundwad are two major towns in the tehsil. Narsobawadi is a very famous religious place which also is part of this tehsil. Jaysingpur is a city and a municipal council in Kolhapur district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. ...

Hatkangale

This is adjuscent tehsil to shirol and Ichalkaranji is major town in this tehsil.

Karveer

This is central tehsil and Kolhapur, the district headquarters, falls in this tehsil.

Ajara

It is situated on the banks of Hiranyakeshi and Chitra rivers. Famous Ramtirth waterfall and hill station Amboli are near from this place. It's on the Kolhapur - Amboli road. Birthplace of late Shree Shivaji Sawant, who is famous for novels like Mrutyunjay, Yugandhar, Chhava.

Kagal

This is the birthplace of Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj of kolhapur. It has two main river called as "Dudhganga" & "Vedganga". There are three sugar factories 1. Shri Chatrapati Shahu Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana, who's chairperson is mr. Vikramsigh Ghatage, Maternal successor of Rajarshi Shahu maharaj of kolhapur dynasty 2. Sadashivrao Mandlik(Hamidwada) Whos founder chairperson is Mr.Sadashivrao Mandlik ,3. Bidri. The MP of Kolhapur Mr.Sadashivrao Mandlik is from this taluka.

Gadhinglaj

This is the southern tehsil in the district and touches Karnataka state

See also

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Kolhapur

• Shivaji University
• Textile & engineering institute,Rajwada,Ichalkaranji
• Government College of Engineering
• D. Y. Patil college of Engineering and Technology, Kolhapur
• Tatyasaheb Kore Institute of Engineering and Technology
• Rajaram College Kolhapur
• St. Xavier's High School, Kolhapur
• Mahalakshmi Temple
• Rankala Lake
• Panhala
• Jyotiba
• Bhavani Mandap
• Rajarampuri
• Gaganbawada
• Tejaswini Sawant
• Khashaba Jadhav

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