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Nagpur is the
largest city in central India and the sub capital of the state of
Maharashtra. It is a fast growing metropolis and is the third most populous
city in Maharashtra after Mumbai and Pune, and also one of the country's
most industrialized cities. Nagpur is the 13th most populous city and 13th
largest urban agglomeration in India. Nagpur is the seat of the annual
winter session of the Maharashtra state assembly, "Vidhan Sabha". Nagpur is
a major commercial and political center of the Vidarbha region of
Maharashtra. In addition, the city derives political importance from being
the headquarters for the Hindu nationalist organisation RSS and an important
location for the Dalit Buddhist movement.
Nagpur
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Deekshabhoomi
Deekshabhoomi is a sacred monument of Buddhism at the place where the
architect of the Indian Constitution, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, converted
to Buddhism along with his about 5,00,000 followers on October 14, 1956. |
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Gharib Nawaz Mosque
Gharib Nawaz Mosque or Masjid Gharib Nawaz is a mosque in Mominpura,
Nagpur. The mosque was named after Hadhrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. The
dome of the mosque is similar to the Shrine of Khwaja Gharib Nawaz. |
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Sitabuldi Fort
Sitabuldi Fort, site of the Battle of Sitabuldi in 1817, is located atop
a hillock in central Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. |
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Ambazari Lake
Ambazari lake is situated near the western border of Nagpur. It is one
of the 11 lakes in Nagpur. It is the largest and the most beautiful lake
in the city. Nag River of Nagpur originates from this lake. |
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Raman Science Centre
The Raman Science Centre at Nagpur is an interactive science center
affiliated with Mumbai's Nehru Science Centre. |
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Maharajbagh Zoo
Maharajbagh Zoo is the central zoo of Nagpur, India. The zoo is located
in the heart of the city and has been built on the garden of the Bhonsle
and Maratha rulers of the city.
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Jama Masjid Nagpur
Jama Masjid is a mosque in Mominpura, Nagpur. The mosque has a dome in
its center and four minarets. The mosque has a garden in front in the
north direction and a vehicle parking in the south direction. |
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