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The Mughal Empire extensively used the Jagir system as an administrative tool in the Deccan region, including Maharashtra. This system was later adapted by various regional powers including the Marathas.
The Western Ghats do not have uniform elevation; they have varying heights ranging from 600m to over 2600m. The statement about monsoon effects, endemism, and rain shadow is correct.
The Marathwada region, encompassing parts of the Godavari and Krishna valleys, has become India's sugar bowl with numerous sugar factories and extensive sugarcane cultivation.
Maharashtra's cooperative movement was significantly advanced through Operation Flood and the AMUL (Anand Milk Union Limited) model, making it a leader in dairy cooperatives.
Multiple institutions including the State Council for Arts, Language Department, and various cultural organizations work to promote Marathi language and cultural heritage.
Maharashtra was connected through the Deccan Trade Routes that linked coastal ports with inland markets, facilitating trade in spices, cotton, and other goods.
The Southwest Monsoon (June to September) brings significant rainfall to Maharashtra's western coastal Konkan region, making it one of the wettest areas in India.
The Ellora Caves were excavated over approximately 5 centuries (5th to 10th century CE) and include Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain cave temples.
Yavatmal and the broader Vidarbha region are among India's largest cotton-producing areas, contributing significantly to the national cotton output.
The Deccan Plateau in Maharashtra is primarily composed of basaltic lava flows formed during the Cretaceous period, creating the distinctive black soil region.