Kolhapur, is a Historic and ancient holy city in Maharashtra, India. Situated on the banks of river Panchganga, Kolhapur is the largest city in Southern Maharashtra. Prior to Indian independence, Kolhapur was a 19 gun salute princely state ruled by the Bhosale Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire.
Khasbag Stadium is a national wrestling stadium in Kolhapur city. This is a biggest Wrestling Stadium in India. The stadium was built in the time of Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj and is almost a hundred year old stadium. And this is heritage site also.
Shahu of the Bhonsle dynasty of Marathas was a Raja and the first Maharaja (1900-1922) of the Indian princely state of Kolhapur. Rajarshi Shahu was considered a true democrat and social reformer. Shahu Maharaj was an able ruler who was associated with many progressive policies during his rule. From his coronation in 1894 till his demise in 1922, he worked for the cause of the lower caste subjects in his state. Primary education to all regardless of caste and creed was one of his most significant priorities.
Kumbhoj is the name of an ancient town located in Kolhapur district in Maharashtra. The town is about eight kilometers from Hatkanangale, about twenty seven kilometers from Kolhapur and currently, also is the Taluka or Tehsil Headquarters. The famous Jain Tirtha known as Bahubali, is just two kilometers away from the Kumbhoj city.
Bhavani Mandap is a historical building situated in the walled city center of Kolhapur in southern Maharashtra, India. It is located near the famous and mammoth Mahalaxmi Temple on the west.
Kolhapur district is in Maharashtra state. The city of Kolhapur is the district headquarters. As of 2011, the district had population of 3,876,001, of which 33% were urban.
Kagal is a town in Kolhapur district of the Indian state of Maharashtra.
Jaysingpur is a city and municipal council in the Kolhapur district of the Indian state of Maharashtra. The city derives its name from Raja Jaysing, the father of Shrimant Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj of Kolhapur, who planned and developed the architecture of the city. Shahu Maharaj laid out Jaysingpur as one of the few "chess board cities" in Maharashtra where roads meet at 90-degree angles. Jaysingpur has emerged as a satellite of Sangli city and is growing at rapid pace.
Ramchandra Neelkanth Bawadekar (1650–1716), also known as Ramchandra Pant Amatya, served on the Council of 8 as the Finance Minister (Amatya) to Emperor (Chhatrapati) Shivaji dating from 1674 to 1680. He then served as the Imperial Regent to four later emperors, namely Sambhaji, Rajaram, Shivaji II and Sambhaji II. He authored the Adnyapatra, a famous code of civil and military administration, and is renowned as one of the greatest civil administrators, diplomats and military strategists of the Maratha Empire.
Kolhapur State or Kolhapur Kingdom (1710–1949) was a Maratha princely State of British India, under the Deccan Division of the Bombay Presidency, and later the Deccan States Agency. It was considered the most important of the Maratha principalities with the others being Baroda State, Gwalior State and Indore State. 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 saffron pennant.
Radhanagari Dam, is a gravity dam on Bhogawati river near Radhanagari in State of Maharashtra in India.Dam construction was initiated by visionary Rajarshi Shahu on 18 February 1907. Dam is being used for irrigation as well as hydro-electricity power generation. Dam is located amidst scenic surrounding in the backdrop of thick forest cover. The Scheme of Pandurangrrao Krishnajirao Shinde, Esqr,BA, I.S.E, was suggested by British Consulting Engg. Henry Howard to Kolhapur State. Considering the suggested advantage towards satisfying Kolhapur municipal water requirement, agriculture as industry, benefits to sugarcane and jaggery industry and amount of land that would come under irrigation, the Scheme was approved by Rajaram Maharaj and his Ministry. In 1941 PK Shinde was Specially appointed as Chief Engineer due to his technical competency and experience. The dam is known for the Hydraulic technology. Today Radhanagri Dam is the main reason for flourishing agriculture, sugarcane and jaggery industry in Kolhapur District. The water need of Municipal Corporation of Kolhapur is satisfied through this dam. Radhanagri Dam supports large variety of Flaura n Fauna. It is surrounded by dense forest and has wide variety of wildlife.
Rajarshi Shahu Football Stadium is a historic football stadium in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India.
AISSMS College of Pharmacy, Pune is a Pharmacy college affiliated to the AICTE, PCI, New Delhi and University of Pune, India. It was established in 1996. AISSMS COP is among the top Pharmacy colleges in the private sector in Maharashtra. AISSMS is an Institute founded by Chattrapati Shri Shahu Maharaj and H. H. Shri Madhavraoji Scindia. AISSMS college of Pharmacy is located close to the Regional Transport Office and shares its campus with an Engineering college and Business School. At present, the following courses are conducted at the institution-Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm),Masters in Pharmacy (M.Pharm). Recently AISSMS COP has been recognized as a PhD institute. The college is located on 72,000 sq. ft of land.
Irwin Christian High School is an English medium school located in Kolhapur. The school was constructed in 1915 and currently provides education up to S.S.C.
Rajarshee Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Government Medical College and CPR Hospital Kolhapur is a medical college and affiliate hospital located in Kolhapur, India. It was founded in the year 2000 and is affiliated to the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik. The College is recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI), New Delhi for medical education in India.
Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus is the main railway terminus in the city of Kolhapur, India. It is the end point of the Miraj to Kolhapur railway line. It has a freight yard called Gur Market with a capacity of five freight trains nearly 4 km away from the station. Kolhapur is the centre of trade for southern Maharashtra with electrification between Miraj and Kolhapur. This station connects Kolhapur with major cities such as Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Delhi, and Dhanbad through express trains. Some important express trains are the Mahalaxmi Express (Kolhapur–Mumbai), Haripriya Express (Kolhapur–Tirupati), IRCTC also runs the tourist luxury train Deccan Odyssey at Kolhapur station. The Minister of Railways announced the Miraj–Kolhapur–Vaibhavwadi rail route and electrification of Kolhapur–Pune rail route in 2016–17. There are daily passenger shuttle services between Kolhapur, Miraj and Pune.
Jejuri railway station is a station in the Pune district of Maharashtra, India. Its code is JJR. It serves Jejuri, a town known for the main temple of Lord Khandoba.
Ahmedabad Junction - Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus Kolhapur Express is an express train of the Indian Railways connecting Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus, Kolhapur in Maharashtra and Ahmedabad Junction in Gujarat. It is currently being operated with 11049/11050 train numbers on once in week basis.
Solapur - Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus Kolhapur Superfast Express is a superfast train of the Indian Railways connecting Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus, Kolhapur in Maharashtra and Solapur of Maharashtra. It is currently being operated with 22133/22134 train numbers on a daily basis.
Nagpur Junction - Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus Kolhapur Express is an express train of the Indian Railways connecting Nagpur Junction in Maharashtra and Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus of Maharashtra. It is currently being operated with 11403/11404 train numbers on a biweekly basis.
