Satara pronunciation (helpinfo) (Marathi: (Devnagri), (Modi)) is a city located in the Satara District of Maharashtra state of India. The town is 2320ft. above sea-level, near the confluence of the Krishna and its tributary river Venna. The city was the capital of the Maratha empire in the 17th century, hence one of the the historical cities of Maharashtra. This city is the capital of Satara Tehsil, as well as Satara District. The name of the city is derived from the seven hills surrounding the city. Saat () meaning seven in Marathi and Tara () meaning hill, thus forming the word 'Satara'. Historians agree that the name of the city has its origins in the seven hills overlooking the city. The seven hills are Ajinkyatara, Sajjangad, Yawateshwar, Jarandeshwar, Nakdicha Dongar, Kitlicha Dongar, and Pedhyacha Bhairoba. The oldest Dynasty ruling Satara is said to be the Rashtrakutas. The oldest Rashtrakutas are believed to be from ancient Kuntala in the valley of river...
