History's of Nagpur

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Nagpur is a large city in the central Indian state of Maharashtra. The 19th-century Nagpur Central Museum displays items found locally, including fossils, sarcophagi and Mughal weaponry. The Raman Science Centre has hands-on exhibits and a planetarium. Sitabuldi Fort, in the Sitabuldi Hills, was the site of an 1817 battle. To the southwest, the immense, domed Deekshabhoomi is a Buddhist monument and pilgrimage site. 

Area: 393.5 km²

Elevation: 310 m

Who is the founder of Nagpur city?

Recent history ascribes the founding of Nagpur to Bakht Buland, a prince of the kingdom of Deogarh-Nagpur. The next Raja of Deogarh was Chand Sultan, who resided principally in the country below the hills, fixing his capital at Nagpur which he made a walled town.

What is special about Nagpur?

Nagpur is the third-largest city and the winter capital of Maharashtra. It is known after the river Nag which flows through the city. The city is famous for its oranges and sometimes is also known as the Orange City. Nagpur is also known for its many tiger reserves that are located in and around the city.

Why Nagpur got its name?

Nagpur is named after the Great river Nag which flows through the city. The old Nagpur city (today called 'Mahal') is situated on north banks of the river Nag. The suffix pur means "city" in many Indian languages.

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