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Cuttack
Cuttack is a city in Odisha, India, at the head of the Mahanadi delta. It became the capital of the Eastern Ganga kings in the 12th century and remained the main city of Odisha under the Gajapatis, Mughals, Marathas and British, with the Barabati Fort as its stronghold. It was the capital of Odisha until 1948 and is known for its silver filigree work.
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