Delhi Public School Nagpur is a school located in Nagpur, a major city in the Vidarbha region of the Indian state of Maharashtra.
Key facts
| Name | Delhi Public School Nagpur |
|---|---|
| Type | School |
| City | Nagpur |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Country | India |
| Region | Vidarbha |
Location and setting
The school is situated in Nagpur, the largest and most populated city in central India and the third-largest city in Maharashtra. Nagpur serves as the second capital of Maharashtra and is the seat of the annual winter session of the Maharashtra state assembly. It is also the location of a regional branch of the Bombay High Court.
Often referred to as the "Orange City" for its association with the cultivation and trade of Nagpur oranges, the city is a major commercial and political centre of the Vidarbha region. It is also known as the "Tiger Capital of India" due to the numerous tiger reserves in and around the area, and hosts the regional office of the National Tiger Conservation Authority.
City context
Nagpur was founded in 1702 by the Gond King Bakht Buland Shah of Deogarh, and later became part of the Maratha Empire under the Bhonsale dynasty. In the 19th century, it was taken over by the British East India Company and made the capital of the Central Provinces and Berar. Following the first re-organisation of states and the informal Nagpur Pact, the city was designated the second capital of Maharashtra.
Nagpur has been proposed as one of the Smart Cities in Maharashtra and is recognised for its performance in livability, greenery, public transport, and health care indices. The city is also significant as a centre for the Dalit Buddhist movement and is home to the Deekshabhoomi, as well as the headquarters of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).