The district of Solapur is primarily existent for the River Bheema that flows through the heartland of the district providing the residents of the districts with the water needed for survival. The district has its main administrative centre in the city of Solapur itself. The district of Solapur has quite an interesting and ancient past that is quite intriguing to study. The district of Solapur played a very important role in the independence of India. In the medieval times, the district and the nearby regions was under the rule of the great Mauryan king Ashoka. The district of Solapur covers a land area of approximately 14881 sq km with a population of about 43.1 lacs individuals living within the borders if the district. The district has a population density of about 290 people per sq km. The district is famous for the textile mills that it has. The main agricultural crops produced by Solapur include Sugarcane, Jowar and Wheat.