GK
INDIAN GEOGRAPHY
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Imphal
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Agartala
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Aizawl
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Shillong
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Detailed explanation-1: -In the year 1760 A.D.Maharaja Krishna Manikya shifted the state capital from Udaipur to Old Agartala . Old Agartala is also called Puran Haveli. Udaipur was the capital of Tripura for 1170 years.
Detailed explanation-2: -An ancient name of Tripura (as mentioned in the Mahabharata) is Kirat Desh (English: “The land of Kirat"), probably referring to the Kirata Kingdoms or the more generic term Kirata.
Detailed explanation-3: -Once the power centre of mighty rulers, Agartala is known for spectacular palaces like the Ujjayanta Palace, stunning lakes and several beautiful temples. The city, which is the second-largest in Northeast India after Guwahati, is surrounded by pristine forests, beautiful valleys and roaring waterfalls.