Indore
Americannoun
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a former state in central India: now part of Madhya Pradesh.
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a city in W Madhya Pradesh, in central India.
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a city in central India, in W Madhya Pradesh. Pop: 1 597 441 (2001)
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a former state of central India: became part of Madhya Bharat in 1948, which in turn became part of Madhya Pradesh in 1956
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There have been exceptional cases - like Surat city after the plague in the 1990s, or Indore in Madhya Pradesh state - where bureaucrats, empowered by the political class, have made transformative changes.
From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2025
Of the XI that beat England comfortably in Indore, eight of them were genuine bowling options.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2025
Already qualified South Africa, meanwhile, move one point clear of Australia and England, who meet in Indore on Wednesday.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2025
England booked their place in the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup with a thrilling four-run win over co-hosts India in Indore.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2025
The Indore and Barodā States still survive, and the reigning chiefs of both have frequently visited England, and paid their respects to their Sovereign.
From Rambles and Recollections of an Indian Official by William Sleeman
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