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Which cities are major textile-manufacturing centers in Maharashtra?
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Ajanta Caves in north-central Maharashtra state, India.
The manufacture of cotton textiles represents the oldest and largest industry in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The primary factory centers for this industry include:1
- Mumbai1
- Nagpur12
- Solapur123
- Akola1
- Amravati1
Among these, Solapur is noted as a significant industrial hub, ranking second only to Mumbai as a center for cotton textiles. Additionally, woolen goods are produced primarily in and around the cities of Nagpur and Solapur.31