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Tripura

American  
[trip-er-uh] / ˈtrɪp ər ə /

noun

  1. a state in E India. 4,033 sq. mi. (10,445 sq. km). Agartala.


Tripura British  
/ ˈtrɪpʊrə /

noun

  1. a state of NE India: formerly a princely state, ruled by the Maharajahs for over 1300 years; became a union territory in 1956 and a state in 1972; extensive jungles. Capital: Agartala. Pop: 3 191 168 (2001). Area: 10 486 sq km (4051 sq miles)

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Meanwhile in Tripura, Tarun Chakma mourns his elder son while facing uncertainty over his younger one: Michael, a final-year sociology student, is expected to return to Dehradun to complete his studies.

From BBC Jan. 8, 2026

The Asiatic lions, along with other animals like spectacled langurs, two leopards and four Indian antelopes, had been transferred to the Bengal Safari park from the nearby state of Tripura early this month.

From New York Times Feb. 27, 2024

An estimated 200 people have been killed in heavy downpours and mudslides in states including Assam, Manipur, Tripura and Sikkim, while 42 people have died in Bangladesh since May 17.

From Seattle Times Jun. 30, 2022

Damage to a major highway in the region has interrupted road travel to and from the state of Tripura and halted the delivery of essentials.

From Washington Post Jun. 21, 2022

This prince of Magadha—the mightiest of all men in the world—will behold with his physical eyes the god of gods called Rudra or Hara, the slayer of Tripura.

From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 Books 1, 2 and 3 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan

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