Ahmednagar to be named after Ahilyabai Holkar

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced that Ahmednagar district will be named after warrior queen Ahilyabai Holkar.

An Overview of the News

• The announcement was made during a program organised at the birthplace of Ahilyabai Holkar on her 297th birth anniversary at Chondi village in Ahmednagar district.

• Ahilyabai Holkar, born in 1725, was a famous ruler of the Indore kingdom, known for her wisdom and compassion.

• Earlier, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had announced on May 28 that the Bandra-Versova sea-link bridge would be named 'Veer Savarkar Setu'.

About Maharashtra

• It is a state located in the western part of India and covers a significant part of the Deccan Plateau.

• Chief Minister - Eknath Shinde

• Deputy Chief Minister -Devendra Fadnavis

• Governor - Ramesh Bais

• Official Animal -Indian giant squirrel

• Official Bird - Yellow-footed Green Pigeon

• Official Dance - Lavani