Yahoo India Web Search

Sign In

Search results

    • Shilahara family

      • The Shilahara family founded a dynasty at Kolhapur about the time of the downfall of the Rashtrakuta Empire, that ruled over southern Maharashtra including the modern districts of Satara, Kolhapur and Belagavi (Karnataka).
      wikimili.com/en/Kolhapur

      Kolhapur - WikiMili, The Best Wikipedia Reader

  2. People also ask

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Kolhapur_districtKolhapur district - Wikipedia

    History. Kolhapur was a princely state during British rule of India. Shahu Maharaj ruled it from 1894 to 1922. He worked for the development of the state. It was a hub for Marathi film industry. It was known as 'Chitranagari'. It is now known as Bhalji Pendharkar Chitranagari. [2] Geography.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › KolhapurKolhapur - Wikipedia

    The Shilahara family founded a dynasty at Kolhapur about the time of the downfall of the Rashtrakuta Empire, that ruled over southern Maharashtra including the modern districts of Satara, Kolhapur and Belagavi (Karnataka).

  5. www.kolhapuronline.in › guide › history-of-kolhapurHistory of Kolhapur, Dynasties and Regimes of Kolhapur,

    The ancient history of the city of Kolhapur according to hindu mythology, Kolhapur was founded by Kolhasura, a demon who as killed by goddess Mahalaxmi for his atrocities towards the local populace. Legend says that before dying Kolhasura requested the goddess that the city be named after him.

  6. www.indiastatdistricts.com › maharashtra › kolhapurDistrict Level Information of Kolhapur (Maharashtra)

    According to the Hindu mythology story, Kolhasur, a Rakshasha (demon spirit) founded the Kolhapur district. Because of the destructions and devastations made by Kolhasur, Lakshmi or Mahalakshmi, (the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity) killed him.

  7. Videos

    View all

  8. kolhapur.gov.in › en › about-districtAbout District | Kolhapur.gov.in | India

    6 days ago · Kolhapur derived its name from a mythological event legend says, Goddess Mahalakshmi killed a demon named Kolhasur who used to oppress the local people. Before dying, the demon wished that the place be named after him and so the region got to be known as Kolhapur.

  9. www.kolhapur.gov.in › en › historyHistory | Kolhapur.gov.in | India

    6 days ago · Area of Kolhapur district is 7685 Sq.KM. Population of Kolhapur District is 38,75,001 according to 2011 Census. The history of this very ancient Kingdom sacred like to the Hindu, the Jain and the Buddhist can be divided in six defined periods. The First can by styled the MAURYA period, the second ANDHRA, the third the CHALUKYA-RASHTRAKUTA, the ...

  10. www.britannica.com › place › Kolhapur-IndiaKolhapur | Maratha Empire, Mahalakshmi Temple, Cultural Hub

    Sep 5, 2024 · Kolhapur, city, southwestern Maharashtra state, western India. It is situated on the eastern side of the Western Ghats on the Pancaganga River. The city was the capital of the princely state of Kolhapur and was the seat of the British residency for Deccan states.