Dhule is a district in the state of Maharashtra. The district headquarters lie at the city of Dhule. Initially, it had the lands inhabited by the tribal population. On July 1, 1998, it was divided into two separate districts- Dhule and Nandurbar. Nandurbar comprises of the tribal population. The basic occupation of the people in this region is agriculture. Due to lack of irrigation faculties, farmers depend on monsoons. The major crops grown are wheat, bajra, jowar, onion and cotton. Marathi and Ahirani are the prime languages spoken. Around 26.11% of the population occupies the urban areas. The Dhule region once formed part of Khandesh, Maharashtras historical region. It forms part of the Nashik division. Various people also speak languages like Bhili, Bhilali, Bareli Palya, Bareli Pauri and Bareli Rathwi.

Dhule History

The district of Dhulia was earlier known as West Khandesh district. Rasika was the ancient name of this region. The district of Berar borders it on the east, Nemad on the north and Aurangabad and Bhir on the south. The ruler of the early Yadava dynasty named Seunchandra ruled over this place and hence it came to be known as Seunadesa. Later on, it was ruled over by the Faruqi kings and came to be known as Khandesh to suit their title.
It is believed that Agastya was the first Aryan to cross Vindhya and reside on the bank of Godavari. The empire of Ashoka also included this area. The Mauryan dynasty was later overthrown by Pusyamitra, the founder of Sunga dynasty. After then, Satavahan ruled over the region.

Malik Nasir, the treacherous and cunning ruler came to the Asirgad Fort. On the occasion of his victory, a disciple of Shaikh Zain Uddin came to congratulate him. On his advice, Nasir built two cities on the bank of River Tapi. One was called Zainabad, after Shaikha Zain and the other Burhanpur, after Shaikh Burhanuddin of Daulatabad. The Farugui dynasty made Burhanour their capital. Malik Nasir defeated his younger brother Malik Iftikar in 1917. Khandesh formed part of the Akbar regime on January 6, 1601. Akbar called the place Dandes after his son Daniyal. Khandesh went to the British empire on July 3, 1818 after the Peshwa surrendered.

Dhule Climate

The whole region experiences a dry climate. It experiences four distinct seasons winters take place from December to February. The months from March to May are the summer months. The southwest monsoons which bring about rainfall last till September. The average annual rainfall in the district is 674 mm. The hilly regions of the Western Ghats and Satpuda range receive more rainfall. The maximum rainfall occurs during July. Thundershowers also take place during the monsoon season.

Dhule Tourism

Tourist places in Dhule
Ahilyapur
Amali
Balasane
Bhamer
Bodgaon
Chikse
Indave
Laling
Methi
Mudavad
Nagpur Kokale
Nizampur
Patana
Pimpalner
Shirud
Songir
Thalner
Shri Samartha Vagdevta Mandir