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Multiple choice general knowledge history

Which city was originally called Kapilla?

  1. kolkatta

  2. Lucknow

  3. Haridwar

  4. Pune

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C Correct answer
Explanation

This tests ancient Indian history. Haridwar was historically known as Kapila or Kapila-Kshetra, named after the sage Kapila. The city has ancient roots in Hindu mythology. Options A (Kolkata), B (Lucknow), and D (Pune) were not known by this name.

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