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Maha Rat is a district in the northern part of Ayutthaya Province in Thailand.HistoryOriginally the district was named Khwaeng Nakhon Yai. It was converted to an amphoe in 1914 and changed its name to Maha Rat in 1917.GeographyNeighboring districts are Ban Phraek of Ayutthaya Province, Don Phut of Saraburi Province, Bang Pahan of Ayutthaya Province, and Pa Mok, Mueang Ang Thong and Chaiyo of Ang Thong Province.AdministrationThe district is divided into 12 sub-districts tambon, which are further subdivided into 58 villages muban. There are two sub-district municipalities. Maha Rat covers the whole tambon Hua Phai and Maha Rat. Rong Chang covers the whole tambon Nam Tao, Rong Chang, Chao Pluk, and Phit Phian. There are a further five tambon administrative organizations.