The Saga of Satara
Category
World & Indian Cities
Era / Tenure
Historic Legacy
Leaderboard Rank
#219 in World & Indian Cities
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ORIGINS & BACKGROUND
Profile & Early Foundations
Satara () (ISO: Sātārā) is a city located in the Satara District of Maharashtra state of India, near the confluence of the river Krishna and its tributary, the Venna. The city was established in the 16th century and was the seat of the Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire, Shahu I.
THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS
Major Works & Significant Milestones
It is the headquarters of Satara Tehsil, as well as the Satara District. The city gets its name from the seven forts (Sat-Tara) which are around the city.
Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
The city was established in the 16th century and was the seat of the Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire, Shahu I.
