About District

History

History of Sangli🎥 / Krushnamrut

Sangli District, formed in 1949 and renamed in 1960, boasts a rich historical, cultural, and agricultural heritage. Influenced by major ancient dynasties and later governed by the Patwardhan family during the Peshwa era, it holds a prominent place in India’s history.

It is the birthplace of Marathi theatre—pioneered by Vishnudas Bhave—and a hub for Indian classical music, especially the Kirana gharana fostered by Ustad Abdul Karim Khan in Miraj, famous for crafting stringed instruments. Sangli also played a key role in the freedom struggle through leaders like Krantisinh Nana Patil. Today, it thrives on grape, raisin, and sugarcane production, alongside cooperative development.

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  • गणपती मंदिर / Ganesh Temple
  • Meerasaheb Dargah Miraj
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  • हळद बाजार / Turmeric Market
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  • गणेशदुर्ग किल्ला / GaneshDurg Fort
  • मिरज मार्केट / Miraj Market
  • Meerasaheb Dargah Miraj