Top 10 Greatest People from Maharashtra

B. R. Ambedkar

Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (14 April 1891 - 6 December 1956), popularly known as Babasaheb or B. R. Ambedkar, was an Indian jurist, economist, politician, and social reformer who inspired the Dalit Buddhist movement and campaigned against social discrimination towards Untouchables (Dalits), while also supporting... read more

The stalwart who gave untouchables, or so-called Dalits, in India the right to live with dignity. His mantra - educate, organize, and agitate - is crucial for the growth of Dalits and, by extension, the growth of India.
His work in education, law, labor rights, economics, and many other fields has helped elevate India to the positive position it occupies today. His contributions are unmatched and remarkable in every way.

He is a true son of Mother India and an icon for liberty, equality, and fraternity under the umbrella of democracy. He was a warrior against social exploitation and an emancipator of women and the oppressed, depressed, and suppressed.
Dr. Ambedkar is considered the father of modern India. He was a champion of justice and peace, a great economist, and a labor reformer.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was the best king of the Maratha Empire in historical India from 1630 to 1680. He was ambitious for "Hindavi Swarajya." The word "Maratha" comes from the Marathi language, where "mar" means "to kill" and "hatte" means "not to back down."
He ruled against the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and was the first to utilize the Indian Navy. Shivaji was a master of guerrilla warfare, an exceptional administrator with an eight-ministry system, and a civil engineer who built infrastructure that was environmentally sustainable. Starting with little, he managed to amass wealth and built around 400 forts, commanding an army of 500,000 personnel over 40 years.

Sambhaji Bhosale

Add more description about each person. In the case of Sambhaji Maharaj, it should be mentioned that he was the son of Shivaji Maharaj.

Sambhaji Maharaj was a brave and clever warrior.

Long live Sambhaji Raje! Like father, like son. Long live Sambhaji Raje!

Bal Thackeray

Ahilyabai Holkar

The greatest female administrator in India.

Jyotirao Phule

Jyotirao Govindrao Phule was an Indian activist, thinker, social reformer, and writer from Maharashtra.

He's best known for his efforts toward the education of women and lower-caste people in India. Phule, along with his wife Savitribai Phule, established the first indigenously run school for... read more

Mahatma Jyotirao Phule started women's education, which has enabled Indian women to face top-level challenges today. Hats off to Mahatma Jyotirao Phule and Kranti Jyoti Savitribai Phule.

He is the best.

Shahu Maharaj

A very brave and brilliant king, like his father, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Yashwantrao Chavan

Tanaji Malusare

He was a brave sardar and a shield-bearer of Swarajya.

There is no one like him.

Sant Rohidas

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Lata Mangeshkar

Lata Mangeshkar was an Indian playback singer and occasional music composer. She was one of the best-known and most respected playback singers in India. Over a career spanning eight decades, she recorded songs in more than 36 Indian languages and received numerous honors, including the Bharat Ratna.

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Sambhaji Bhide

Vasantrao Naik

A true son of the soil, father of the Green Revolution, and the longest-serving Chief Minister of Maharashtra. He was also the father of the Rojgar Hami Yojana in Maharashtra.

Father of the Green Revolution!

A great person.

Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar is a former Indian cricketer and captain who is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time. He is the highest run-scorer in the history of international cricket and was the first player to score 100 international centuries. Tendulkar received the Bharat Ratna,... read more

The world's number one batsman, hailing from Maharashtra, India.