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[[Kolaghat]] is another town on the bank of [[Rupnarayan River]] and famous for [[Hilsa]] ([[Ilish]]) fishes. |
[[Kolaghat]] is another town on the bank of [[Rupnarayan River]] and famous for [[Hilsa]] ([[Ilish]]) fishes. |
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Archaeological remains show continuous settlement from about [[3rd century BC]]; it was known as '''Tamralipta''' or '''Tamalitti''', and was a seaport, now buried under river silt. |
Archaeological remains show continuous settlement from about [[3rd century BC]]; it was known as '''Tamralipta''' or '''Tamalitti''', and was a seaport, now buried under river silt. For this reason, Tamluk has many ponds, lakes remaining today. |
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==Landmarks and travel== |
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==Entertainment== |
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The famous [[Chalantika Cinema]] is in the center of town and very popularly visited by individuals from [[West Bengal]]. |
The famous [[Chalantika Cinema]] is in the center of town and very popularly visited by individuals from [[West Bengal]]. |
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Tamluk rajbari is on the outskirts of town. The literal translation for "rajbari" is king's house, once housing one of the many kings in West Bengal. |
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Very popular picnic destination in Tamluk near the rail station. |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.shaadibliss.com/india/west-bengal/tamluk.html Tamluk Pictures] |
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Revision as of 09:22, 1 June 2006
Tamluk is an ancient city of West Bengal state in India, near the Rupnarayan River.
Tamluk is the headquarters of Midnapore East district. It was home of many great leaders during independence movement.
Kolaghat is another town on the bank of Rupnarayan River and famous for Hilsa (Ilish) fishes.
Archaeological remains show continuous settlement from about 3rd century BC; it was known as Tamralipta or Tamalitti, and was a seaport, now buried under river silt. For this reason, Tamluk has many ponds, lakes remaining today.
Landmarks and travel
The famous Chalantika Cinema is in the center of town and very popularly visited by individuals from West Bengal.
Tamluk rajbari is on the outskirts of town. The literal translation for "rajbari" is king's house, once housing one of the many kings in West Bengal.
Very popular picnic destination in Tamluk near the rail station.
External links
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