a state in west-central India
"Maharashtra is a vibrant state located in west-central India known for its rich Marathi culture."
State in western India which has Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay) as its capital.
"Maharashtra is a state in western India that has Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, as its capital."
The name Maharashtra comes from Sanskrit, combining words for "great" and "nation." While the most common meaning is simply "Great Nation," other theories suggest it originally referred to a specific dynasty that once ruled the region.