Miraj

Miraj pronunciation(Marathi:मिरज), is a town in southern Maharashtra, India that was founded in the early 10th century. It was an important Jagir of the Adil Shahi Court of Bijapur. Shivaji Maharaj stayed in Miraj for two months during his South India Campaign. Because of its location, Miraj has been held as a strategic bastion: it was the capital of Miraj Senior and an important junction on the central railway network. Pathwardhan Raje ruled Miraj until Independence. Miraj City is part of the Sangli-Miraj-Kupwad Municipal Corporation formed in 1999. The town is recognised for performance of Hindustani classical music, its medical services and as a place of religious harmony.