Khandesh

Geographic region in North Maharashtra, India Region in Maharashtra, IndiaKhandesh QhandeshRegionPanoramic view of Purna river near MuktainagarBlue: Khandesh in MaharashtraCountryIndiaStateMaharashtraDistricts1. Jalgaon2. Dhule3. NandurbarLargest CityJalgaonLanguagesMarathi, KhandeshiArea • Region24,915 km2 (9,620 sq mi) • Land20,015 km2 (7,728 sq mi) • Water4,900 km2 (1,900 sq mi) 16.05% • Urban798 km2 (308 sq mi) • MetroJalgaon98 km2 (38 sq mi)Elevation230–1,045 m (755–3,428 ft)Population (2011 census) • Region7,998,006 • Density322/km2 (830/sq mi)DemonymKhandeshiTime zoneUTC+5:30 (IST) Khandesh, also spelt Qhandesh, is a historical and geographical region located in northwestern Maharashtra, India. It broadly covers the valley of the Tapi (Tapti) River, bounded by the Satpura ranges to the north, the Ajanta hills to the south, and the Western Ghats to the west and southwest. The region includes the present-day districts of Jalgaon, Dhule and Nandurbar, along with the northern parts of present-day Nashik district. The Burhanpur district of Madhya Pradesh also formed an integral part of Khandesh and served as the capital of the Khandesh Sultanate (1382–1601). T