|
Western India can easily be considered as the most economically developed of all the regions in India today.
Travel wise, the states are home to some of the earliest monuments like Ajanta & Ellora caves, Harappan sites of Lothal and Kalibanga, and great Buddhist shrines like Karla and Amravati. Beaches of Goa are second to none in the world and a hotspot for the international sun and sand seekers.
History of Western India
History of western India for long was seen in context with either the north Indian or south Indian history. All the major empires of this region extended their empire much beyond the geographical confines of Western India and became trans-regional powers in themselves. Some of the major empires that ruled over this fertile land were Gurjars, Pratihars, Marathas, and many more like that. In fact, it was the rise of Marathas under the guidance of Shivaji that western India came into its own in Indian history. Marathas, for long remained the headache of not only the Mughals but the Europeans also. During the struggle for Indian independence, western India remained in the forefront and produced able leaders like Dadabhai Naurojee, Gopalkrishna Gokhale, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, and most importantly Mahatmadas Karamchand Gandhi.
Western Ghats
Towards the west of Malwa plateau lie the Western Ghats comprising of the Sahyadri, the Nilgiri, the Annamalai and the Cardamom Hills. Western states of Maharashtra and Goa shares the Sahyadri hills known for beautiful hill stations like Khandala, Matheran, and Panchgani. The region is a delight for nature lovers and greenery is out of this world.
| 
