Abdaal Akhtar/ابدال / ଅବ୍ଦାଲ
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Buddhism in India was almost extinct before being revived by Dr Ambedkar in 1956. However, in Maniabandha and Nuapatna villages of Cuttack, an unbroken Buddhist community has existed for a
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On #WorldHeritageDay, a short thread on the Barabati FortNamed for 12 batees or 240 bighas. Fort is obviously much smaller. Probably means the area marked for its upkeep or garrison.
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A non exhaustive thread on the origin of Cuttack street and market namesLal Bagh - Named after the Lal Bagh Palace of Mughal Governors. Later used by Marathas and British.
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