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CAPITAL OF INDIAN STATES INDIAN UNION TERRITORIES
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Tura
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Shillong
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Baghmara
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Nongstoin
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Detailed explanation-1: -Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya is located at an altitude of 1496 metres above sea level. Shillong, which was made Assam’s capital in 1874, remained so till January 1972, following the formation of Meghalaya. The capital city derives its name from the manifestation of the creator called Shyllong.
Detailed explanation-2: -The capital of Meghalaya, Shillong lies on the eastern part of the state. Perched at an altitude of 1, 520 meters (4, 990 feet) above sea level, the city stretches for about 6 km on an elevated tract.
Detailed explanation-3: -Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya. It was initially the capital of Assam from 1874 to 1972.
Detailed explanation-4: -Shillong is the 330th most populous city in India with a population of 143, 229 according to the 2011 census. It is said that the rolling hills around the town reminded the British of Scotland. Hence, they would also refer to it as the “Scotland of the East".