Maharashtra's Cabinet approves renaming Ahmednagar district to Ahilya Nagar, honoring Queen Ahilyabai Holkar.
Maharashtra's Cabinet has approved the renaming of Ahmednagar district to Ahilya Nagar, honouring 18th-century Maratha queen Ahilyabai Holkar. The decision follows previous name changes, such as Aurangabad to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Osmanabad to Dharashiv. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced the proposal last year on Ahilyabai Holkar's 298th birth anniversary.
March 13, 2024
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