What was Maharashtra called before 1960?
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What was Maharashtra called before 1960?
Bombay State
| Province of Bombay (1947–1950) State of Bombay (1950–1960) | |
|---|---|
| • Merged Vidharbha | 1956 |
| • Divided into Maharashtra and Gujarat states | 1960 |
| Preceded by Succeeded by Bombay Presidency Deccan States Agency Baroda, Western India and Gujarat States Agency Saurashtra State Kutch State Maharashtra Gujarat |
What is Maharashtra old name?
Demands by the two language groups that the state be divided into two parts resulted, on May 1, 1960, in the creation of Gujarat in the north and the newly renamed Maharashtra in the south. Bombay, remaining part of Maharashtra, became the new state’s capital. The city’s name was changed to Mumbai in the mid-1990s.
How did the state of Maharashtra came into existence?
On May 1st, 1960, the state of Maharashtra came into existence with Bombay as its capital. As a result of the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960 was enacted in the Parliament on April 25, 1960, and two states – Maharashtra and Gujarat were created.
Who gave name Maharashtra?
Huan Tsang
The name, Maharashtra was first mentioned in 7th century by a Chinese traveller Huan Tsang. The name is derived as: Maha = great, and Rakshtrika = Ratta, the tribe/dynasty of pretty chiefs (753-983) that ruled the Deccan region.
When was Mumbai established?
1507
Mumbai/Founded
Who is known as father of Marathi newspaper?
Balshastri Jambhekar
Balshastri Jambhekar (Marathi: बाळशास्त्री जांभेकर) (6 january 1812 – 18 May 1846) is also known as Father of Marathi journalism for his efforts in starting journalism in Marathi language with the first newspaper in the language named ‘Darpan’ in the early days of British Rule in India.
Who was king of Maharashtra?
Shivaji I
Shivaji Bhonsale I (Marathi pronunciation: [ʃiʋaˑd͡ʒiˑ bʱoˑs(ə)leˑ]; c. 19 February 1630 – 3 April 1680), also referred to as Chhatrapati Shivaji, was an Indian ruler and a member of the Bhonsle Maratha clan….Shivaji.
| Shivaji I | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 February 1630 Shivneri, Ahmadnagar Sultanate (present-day Pune district, Maharashtra, India) |
Who named Maharashtra?
Who is the first CM of Maharashtra?
Yashwantrao Chavan, who was serving as the third CM of Bombay State since 1956, became the first CM of Maharashtra. He belonged to the Indian National Congress and held the office until the 1962 Assembly elections.