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Nagpur city is present under the state Maharashtra in India.

This city is known to be


the third-largest town throughout the state. It is quite famous for the production of
oranges. Besides, Vidarbha, it is considered to be the most vital and biggest city.

Nagpur is also known to be a highly populated town in the country. The literacy rate
of the city is also quite high; it ranges up to 91.92 percent. Besides, this city is
gradually changing into a smart city. It is popularly known for being the annual
location for the Vidhan Sabha’s winter meetings of the state.

There are several amusing factors of the city, including the textile mill, which is
considered the first mile of the entire county. Ratan Tata initiated this mill in Nagpur.
Besides, the main and only National Fire Service College of India is also situated in
Nagpur.

After Shanghai, the only similar facility is the MRO facility built by Boeing in this city.
Besides, the airport also became the first ISO certified across the entire country. The
centre of the Hindu Nationalist Organization or RSS is also considered to be Nagpur.

For the Dalit Buddhist Movement, Nagpur is considered to be a very crucial centre. It
is also referred to as the Deekshabhoomi; it is one of the biggest stupas present
across the world. More than 50,000 people, along with B.R. Ambedkar, chose to
convert to Buddhism in Nagpur. It has been termed as the very first largest religion
conversion.

In the year 1703, this city was established by Buland Shah and the Gondas of
Deogarh. Under the rulership of the Bhonsle dynasty, it became a portion of the
Maharastra Empire.

Nagpur is well-known for its diverse and rich culture and background. The people in
this city normally use the language Hindi and Marathi. Besides, all the festivals and
cultures are abided by or celebrated with extreme joy and contentment.

Numerous cultural occasions are going on in the city, conducted by literary societies.
Some several glorious folk-dances and fairs are arranged in Nagpur. Thus, this city
appeals to a huge number of visitors with its charm and beauty.

The famous places like Gavilgad Fort also play an important role in attracting more
visitors. This city is also popular for its purely natural Salt Lake, i.e., Lonar Lake. It is
considered to hold third place in the list of natural salt lakes throughout the world.
Nagpur is also well recognized for its mouth-watering delicacies amongst which,
poha takes the top spot. The name of poha in Nagpur is different that is Tarri Poha.

Nagpur is widely famous for the festival celebration, like the Ramjanam rath yatra
and Marbat. People across the globe enjoy these festivals. Therefore, travelling to
Nagpur during this season is very pleasant and filled with enjoyment.

Besides, the festival Marbat is primarily celebrated only by the people residing in the
Nagpur region.

There are also numerous widely popular movie theatres in this city. Amongst these,
the Marathi theatre is considered to be the oldest regional movie theatre across the
country.

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