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SATARA- The Heart
Heart
The
Sahyadri
Ranges
of Sahyadri Ranges Raibhan Shinde

Satara is a historical place with a rich heritage.
It was the capital of the Maratha empire. It is in
the heart of the Sahyadri ranges, which come in Mostly people here are in the Indian Army and
the western part of India. The city spreads around in the field of education.
the base of the Ajinkyatara fort and surrounded
The city played a major role in the victory
ARTICLES all the sides with mountains. Satara has historical, against the battles with AdilShahi, NizamShahi
geographical
political,
and
educational,
and prominently fought for freedom in later years.
importance.
With the significant history that the city holds, it is
Satara has significant importance in India’s
making modern advancements with the blend of
freedom struggle as freedom fighter Krantisinh
Nana Patil formed first Parallel Government traditions, culture and modernity.
against British rule in Satara.
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar did his primary
schooling from Satara. Yashwantrao Chavan
became the first Chief Minister and Deputy Prime
Minister from the Satara-Karad constituency. This
is also the birthplace of Sharad Joshi, the former
farmer’s leader.
Satara has played an important role in the field
of education specially providing education in
the rural areas. Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil formed
‘Rayat Shikshan Santha’ with a motive of providing
education to all. Satara has the distinction of being
having the first Sainik school in India.
Koyna Dam is one of the largest dams in
Maharashtra is situated here. Engineering works,
Sugar co-operatives are the major industries
running here.
Satara lies in the fertile agricultural region.
Sugarcane, Wheat, Groundnuts, Pulses,
Strawberries are cultivated here. ‘Satari kandhi
Pedhe’ and ‘Zunka bhakar’ are the specialities of
Satara.
Satara has also emerged as a famous tourist
place as there are various places i.e., Kaas
plateau, Panchgani, Mahabaleshwar, Pratapgad,
Ajinkytara fort, Vasota fort, Wai, Thoseghar,
Yawateshwar temple, Sangam Mahuli (where
Krishna and Venna river meet).

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