Berar

Dictionary: Be·rar (bā-rär', bə-)

A region of west-central India. It was one of the early kingdoms of the Deccan.

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Historical region, west-central India. Located in what is now northern Maharashtra state, Berar emerged as a distinct political entity after the incursions of Muslim armies in the 13th century AD. It formed part of several Muslim kingdoms until, on the breakup of the Mughal Empire, it fell to the ruler of Hyderabad. Coming under British control in 1853, it was subsequently assigned to various provinces; it has been part of Maharashtra state since 1960. The region includes a rich cotton-growing area in the Purna River basin.

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Berar Sultanate (established 1490) & Ancient
Berar Subah (established 1595)
Berar Province (established 1853)
Central Provinces and Berar (Berar added in 1903)
Berar Division ( 1903 )
Berar (ship) (sailing ship built in 1863)

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