Maharashtra (; , abbr. MH) is a state in the western region of India and is India's second-most populous state and third-largest state by area. Spread over , it is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west and the Indian states of Karnataka, Telangana, Goa, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and the Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. It is also the world's second-most populous subnational entity. It has over 112 million inhabitants and its capital, Mumbai, has a population of approximately 18 million. Nagpur is Maharashtra's second capital as well as its winter capital while Pune is regarded as its Cultural Capital. 

Maharashtra is the wealthiest state by GDP and also the most industrialized state in India. It is one of the most developed states in India, contributing 25% of the country's industrial output and 23.2% of its GDP (2010–11). , the state had a per capita income of , more than the national average of . Its GDP per capita crossed the threshold for the first time in 2013, making it one of the richest states in India. However, as of 2014, the GDP per capita reduced to . 

Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra since the day it was formed.The major rivers of the state are Godavari, and Krishna. The Narmada and Tapti Rivers flow near the border between Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. Maharashtra is the third most urbanised state among major states in India. Ancient and medieval Maharashtra was ruled by the Satavahana dynasty, Rashtrakuta dynasty, Western Chalukyas, Deccan sultanates, Mughals and Marathas respectively. Ruins, monuments, tombs, forts and places of worship left by these rulers are dotted around the state. They include the world heritage sites of Ajanta caves and Ellora caves. There are also numerous forts associated with the life of Shivaji Maharaj.
what does MH stand for
where is it located
does it have the most population out of all other states there
is it the largest state
what sea borders it
how many people live there
what is the name of its capital
how many live there
which capital is considered the "winter"
and which is cultural?
what is "dotted" around the state
is MH wealthy
how much does it contribute to output
what are 2 rivers in MH
What dynasty used to rule
what caves are around the state
whose life are the forts for
Maharashtra
Maharashtra (; , abbr. MH) 
in the western region of India
Maharashtra (; , abbr. MH) is a state in the western region of India
no
is India's second-most populous state 
no
third-largest state by area
Arabian Sea
t is bordered by the Arabian Sea
over 112 million
 It has over 112 million inhabitants
Mumbai
its capital, Mumbai
18 million
Mumbai, has a population of approximately 18 million
Nagpur
Nagpur is Maharashtra's second capital as well as its winter
Pune
Pune is regarded as its Cultural Capital. 
historical ruins
. Ruins, monuments, tombs, forts and places of worship left by these rulers are dotted around the state. 
yes
Maharashtra is the wealthiest state by GDP
25%
ontributing 25% of the country's industrial output
Godavari, and Krishna.
.The major rivers of the state are Godavari, and Krishna.
Satavahana dynasty,
Ancient and medieval Maharashtra was ruled by the Satavahana dynasty, 
Ajanta caves and Ellora caves
They include the world heritage sites of Ajanta caves and Ellora caves
Shivaji Maharaj.
. There are also numerous forts associated with the life of Shivaji Maharaj.