Nagpur

[nahg-poo r]

noun

a city in NE Maharashtra, in central India: former capital of the Central Provinces and Berar.

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He founded the city of Nagpur, which his successor made his capital.
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In 1804, when the war closed, he was appointed British resident at Nagpur.
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About this time the Bishop of Nagpur was on his second visit from India.
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The citizens of Nagpur as a mark of deep gratitude and respect presented to him an address in a silver casket.
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Sukumar Ranjan Das
Since the opening of the railway, trade has largely been diverted to Nagpur, and the garrison has recently been reduced.
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British Dictionary definitions for nagpur

Nagpur

noun

a city in central India, in NE Maharashtra state: became capital of the kingdom of Nagpur (1743); capital of the Central Provinces (later Madhya Pradesh) from 1861 to 1956. Pop: 2 051 320 (2001)

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