Akola

Shri Nathji had an long relationship with Akola and it’s devotees. It was here that the Rudra Abishek of Shri Nathji was done and his divinity was fully revealed to the masses.

Akola is a city in Akola district in Vidarbha region in the state of Maharashtra in central India. It is about 600 km east of Mumbai and 250 km west of Nagpur.

Akola, also called Cotton City, is known for its cotton production and is the largest cotton-producing district in India. The city is also famous for its pulses, oil, and textile mills. The place is developing into a great market center. 

Akola has seen many different emperors and cultures in its past. It has been part of Asoka Empire then Yadav dynasty etc. After that in 14 th century its ruled by Muslims and subsequently the Nizam shahi and Mughal Empire. Later the Marathas ruled Akola. Akola in olden days was part of Berar. The city was under Nizam of Hyderabad`s dominion. 
 The place is developing into a great market center. 

Akola has seen many

 In 1853, Nizam surrendered Berar to the British East India Company. In 1857, part of the city was restored to Nizam. In 1903 Nizam leased Berar to the British Government and as a result was transferred to the Central Provinces. In 1956 with the reorganization of states, Akola was transferred from Madhya Pradesh to the Bombay Province. In 1960, with the formation of Maharashtra, Akola became one of the districts of Maharashtra. Akola is at approximately 925 ft above sea level.

 Climate is mainly tropical. Akola is important junction is long journey mainly outside route of northern Maharashtra.

Sundarabai Khandelwal Tower is a landmark of Akola city. Photo of which is given. The Akola Fort is an important place to see. Photo of which is given. This city is also famous for its agriculture college, the Dr.Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Photo of which is given.