The Godavari River basin, often called the 'Dakshina Ganga,' is the largest river basin in Maharashtra, covering approximately 48% of the state's area.

The Battle of Talikota (Battle of Rakshasa-Tangadi) was fought between the Vijayanagara Empire and the combined Deccan Sultanates, resulting in the decline of Vijayanagara influence in the Deccan.

The Konkan coast, being closer to the Arabian Sea and at lower elevation, receives moisture-laden winds directly from the sea, resulting in substantial rainfall despite being on the leeward side of the Western Ghats.

Burhanpur was a major textile trading center during the Mughal period, famous for its muslin and cotton exports, and served as an important commercial hub connecting the Deccan to other regions.

Khandesh's strategic location connecting North and South India made it valuable for Bahmani Sultans, Mughals, and later the Marathas, each controlling it at different historical periods.

The Satavahanas controlled major ports on the western coast and key internal trade routes, enabling them to facilitate trade in textiles, spices, and other goods, as evidenced by Roman coin finds.

During the British period, Maharashtra experienced population growth due to improved public health measures and reduced famines, but this growth was unevenly distributed, with major cities like Bombay growing rapidly.

The Brahmagiri and surrounding plateau regions of north Maharashtra have a semi-arid climate with deciduous forests, receiving moderate rainfall and experiencing significant seasonal temperature variations.

Buddhism spread in Maharashtra particularly in inland plateau regions and along trade routes where Ashoka's edicts and missionaries were active, as evidenced by early Buddhist cave monasteries.

Mumbai's rise as a major port was due to its excellent natural harbor (Bombay Harbour), substantial British capital investment, establishment as the capital of Bombay Presidency, and deliberate colonial infrastructure development.