Kolhapur (Kolhapur.ogg ) is a city situated in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Situated on the banks of river Panchganga, Kolhapur is the largest city in Southern Maharashtra, and a prominent city in Paschim Maharashtra. It is the administrative headquarter of Kolhapur district. Prior to Indian independence, Kolhapur was a 19 gun salute princely state (Kolhapur State) ruled by the Bhosale Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire. Artisans in the city  make leather sandals called Kolhapuri chappal, also known as paytans.Kolhapuri jewelry includes a type of necklace called Kolhapuri saaj, patlya (two broad bangles), chinchpeti (choker), tanmani (short necklace), nath (nose ring), and bajuband (an amulet).




Kolhapur is a city situated in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Situated on the banks of river Panchganga, Kolhapur is the largest city in Southern Maharashtra, and a prominent city in Paschim Maharashtra. It is the administrative headquarter of Kolhapur district. Prior to Indian independence, Kolhapur was a 19 gun salute princely state (Kolhapur State) ruled by the Bhosale Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire.

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