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Latur is the district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. This city has a historical background. King 'Amoghvarsha' of Rashtrakutas developed this city, originally the native place of the Rashtrakutas. Latur city has the famous 'Ganjgolai' as the central place of the city. The town planner Shri Faiyajuddin prepared the plan for the 'Ganjgolai Chowk'. Latur is an important centre of trade and commerce. It is also famous for various industries. It is famous for the places like Siddheshwar and Ratneshwar Temple, Ganj Golai, Kharosa Caves etc.t is also the administrative headquarters of the Latur division and the headquarters of the Latur district and the Latur taluka. Latur is an ancient city with an intriguing historical background.

The city has been developed in the past few decades and is the fastest growing economy in the region. It is a major producer of edible oils, soyabean, sugarcane, mangoes and grapes. It is a major trading centre for soyabean in the country. The latur region is also known as the "Sugar Belt of India". An Infotech Park with state-of-the-art facilities has been established in the city; however, the IT companies are still expected to commence their operations here.