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Nagpur

View all Get your own The famous city of India Nagpur is the winter capital of Maharashtra state. This city has gained the huge popularity in last few years for its educational and trade improvements. This growing city is 3rd biggest metropolis of Maharashtra following Mumbai and then Pune. Population of city is approx 2405421 according to survey conducted in 2011. Nagpur is recorded as the cleanest and green city of India. The city plays vital role in commercial and political matters of the state. The production of fruits in Nagpur makes it more special than other cities of India. The metropolis is also recognized as "Orange City" for major growth and trade of oranges in India. Founder of the city was Gonds, though it becomes the part of Maratha kingdom under the Bhonsle. Later in 19th century the BEIC (British East India Company) overtook Nagpur city and created it as capital of the CP (Central Provinces) and Berar. Because of dense forests and many tiger ...