Land of initiation
Nagpur region known for 3000 years, was ruled by Wakatak. Prabhavati daughter of king Chandra Gupta, was queen of Wakatak Gond dynasty founded Nagpur in 18th century.Maratha leader Raghuji Bhosle won Nagpur.In 1817 Bhosale lost to Britishers.In 1861 it became the capital of central province .Since 1960 it is 2nd capital of Maharashtra.