Miraj

Miraj

Miraj (Pronunciation: [miɾəd͡z]; Listen ) is a city in Sangli District, southern Maharashtra, India, that was founded in the early 10th century. It was an important Jagir of the Adil Shahi Court of Bijapur Shivaji Maharaj stayed in Miraj for two months during his South India Campaign. Because of its location, Miraj has been held as a strategic bastion. It was the capital of Miraj Senior and is an important junction on the central railway network. The Pathwardhan family were the hereditary rulers of Miraj until independence. City is part of the Sangli-Miraj-Kupwad Municipal Corporation formed in 1999. The city is recognised for Hindustani classical music and Medical services. Miraj is a medical hub for poor patients.The town has an unbelievable doctor patient ratio. Some of the doctors and Institutions are well known all over India. Many medical tourists visit from adjoining districts of North Karnataka, Goa, all over India and from Arab countries. Ganesh festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm. The annual Ganesh Visarjan procession is an attraction that lasts for an average of twenty hours. Miraj also finds its mention in Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi and popular musical play and movie Katyar Kaljat Ghusli.

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