Introduction
Appropriately called the orange-growing capital of India, Nagpur has been assigned the status of the second capital of Maharashtra. Situated on the banks of the River Nag, the city derives its name from the river itself.
Blessed with rich forest resources, Nagpur is noted for its greenery. The forests around Nagpur are full of best quality teak plantations.
Historical Background of Nagpur
Not an ancient city by Indian standards, Nagpur is the second most important city in Maharashtra after Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Founded in the year 1702 by Bhakt Buland, a Gond prince of the kingdom of Deogad in the Chhindwara district, Nagpur has something for everyone. In the second half of the 18th century Nagpur came under the control of the Bhonsles of the Maratha Confederacy who made the city their capital. It was brought under the control of the British under Doctrine of Lapse promulgated by Lord Dalhousie.
Tourist Attractions in Nagpur
Nagpur's charms are manifold. Ambazari Lake and Garden, Gandhi Sagar, Gorewara Tank, Hegdevar Smriti Mandir, Maharaj Baug, Seminary Hill, Sri Poddareshwar Ram Mandir, Tajabad Sharif and Sitabuldi Fortare some of the places of interest in Nagpur in Maharashtra, India.
Other tourist destinations located in Nagpur, India are Sewagram, Pauni, Tadoba National Park, Adasa Village, Ramtek, Pavnar, Nawegaon Bandh, Nagardhan, Nagzira and others like the Khekranala dam site, Khindsey Lake and Dhapewada, situated on the banks of the River Chandraprabha.
Miscellany.
Emerging as a premier city of India, the city is well connected with the other places of India by rail and air link. Thus the tourist attractions located in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India are very easily accessible.
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