Malegaon is a city in the state of Maharashtra in India. Situated on the confluence of Girna and Mousam rivers, the city is popular for its flourishing textile industry.
Malegaon
Malegaon is a city in the state of Maharashtra in India. Situated on the confluence of Girna and Mousam rivers, the city is popular for its flourishing textile industry. This city in Nashik district is inhibited by people of different communities who live in complete harmony. Situated at 280 km northeast of great Indian metropolis Mumbai, it is one of the largest cities in the northwest Maharashtra, only next to Nashik. Due to its prominence, latest news from Malegaon is not uncommon.
With presence of various educational institutions the city has emerged as one of the important hub of education in this region. Resided by people of Hindu and Muslim communities, the major languages spoken in this region are Urdu, Marathi and English.
Despite being a popular destination, there is lot need to be done in terms of infrastructure to keep pace with the fast paced development of Malegaon. Conveniently situated on the Mumbai-Agra national highway (N.H.03), the city is often frequented by tourist and backpackers to sneak a peak into its glorious past.
The history of Malegaon can be traced back to 1740 when a local landlord commenced building a fort that took 25 years to complete. The then small hamlet witnessed influx of thousands of Muslims workers and artisans from different parts of India. After annexation of the Malegaon fort by the British in 1818; the city received a sizable number of Muslims from Hyderabad. This trend of settling down of Muslims population continued for a very long time. Stuck by famine of 1862 a large number of Muslim weavers left Varanasi to settle down in Malegaon. Owing to their arrival one can find various handlooms and power-looms in the city of Malegaon. The economy of Malegaon revolves around its booming textile industry. As per one estimate, there is more than one lac power-looms that are a great source of employment and revenue.
Tourist visiting the city Malegaon can explore the major tourist attractions of the city that includes Urdu Library, Malegaon fort and Shahi Masjid. One can find accommodation of their budget and choice without facing much difficulty.
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Malegaon blast; NIA names four in charge sheet
- 22 May 2013
Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Wednesday filed its charge sheet against four men, accused in the 2006 Malegaon bomb blast case... Anti-Terrorism Squad had nabbed nine Muslim youths from Malegaon as suspects
Muslims in Maharashtra start 300-km march for job quota
- 19 May 2013
protestors started from the sensitive power-loom town of Malegaon after the Friday
Blast anniversary: Tight security in Hyderabad
- 18 May 2013
are also allegedly involved in Malegaon, Ajmer dargah and Samjhauta Express blasts
Muslims condemn Delhi blasts, ask not to antagonise whole community - 15 Sep 2008
Malegaon town was targeted and 32 people were killed in another series of blasts
Thirteen injured in group clash in Malegaon - 01 Jan 2008
Malegaon (Maharashtra), Aug 27 (ANI): At least thirteen people were injured in stone-pelting by two political groups over election to a co-operative society at Malegaon's Kashti village today. According to sources, the incident
SIMI ban lifting is government's failure - 06 Aug 2008
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While the government has been busy in furnishing evidence linked to the Malegaon
SC reverts tribunal order, upholds ban on SIMI - 06 Aug 2008
claim of extending ban was merely based on Malegaon blast in 2006, which
Supreme Court stays lifting of ban on SIMI - 01 Jan 2008
Mittal, the Government had only come out with evidence of the Malegaon blast
People's role in combating terrorism - 29 Jul 2008
that rattled the electronic city. Varanasi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Malegaon
Government re-imposes ban on SIMI by two years - 08 Feb 2008
activists further strengthened after the 2006 Malegaon blasts.
The government
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