<P> Nagpur is the winter capital, a sprawling metropolis, and the third - largest city of the Indian state of Maharashtra after Mumbai and Pune . Nagpur is the 13th largest Indian city in terms of population . It has been proposed as one of the Smart Cities in Maharashtra . </P> <P> Nagpur is the seat of the annual winter session of the Maharashtra state assembly . It is a major commercial and political centre of the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra . In addition, the city derives political importance from being the headquarters for the Hindu nationalist organisation RSS and an important location for the Dalit Buddhist movement . Nagpur is also known for Deekshabhoomi, the largest hollow stupa among all the Buddhist stupas in the world . </P> <P> According to a survey by ABP News - Ipsos, Nagpur has been identified as the best city in India topping in livability, greenery, public transport, and health care indices . The city has been adjudged the 20th cleanest city in India and the top mover in the western zone as per Swachh Sarvekshan 2016 . </P> <P> It is famous for Nagpur orange s and is sometimes known as the Orange City for being a major trade center of oranges cultivated in the region . The city was founded in 1703 by the Gonds King Bakht Buland Shah of Deogarh and later became a part of the Maratha Empire under the royal Bhonsale dynasty . The British East India Company took over Nagpur in the 19th century and made it the capital of the Central Provinces and Berar . After the first reorganisation of states, the city lost its status as the capital . Following the informal Nagpur Pact between political leaders, it was made the second capital of Maharashtra . </P>

On account of its numerous temples which city is also known as the 'cathedral city of india'