Nagpur (Maharashtra)
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 Situated
on the River Nag, Nagpur is the orange-growing capital of India. It was once the
capital of the central province, but was later incorporated into Maharashtra.
Long ago it was a centre for the aboriginal Gond tribes who remained in power
until the early 18th century, and many Gonds still live in the region.
In the recent years there has
been some desultory agitation for a separate Indian state of Vidarbha, which
would have Nagpur as its capital. On 18 October each year the town is host to
the thousands of Buddhists who come to celebrate the anniversary of Dr.
Ambedkar's conversion to Buddhists in 1956. Dr. Ambedkar, a low-caste Hindu, was
an important figure during the fight for independence, and was Law Minister and
leader of the Scheduled Castes. An estimated three million low caste hindus
followed him in converting to Buddhism.
There is a little of interest to
attrach travellers, except those heading for Gandhi Ashram at sevagram or taking
a break on the long journey across the subcontinent.
 Places to see in Nagpur :
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Sitabuldi Fort
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Tekdi Ganapathi Temple
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Raman Science Center
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Waki Woods
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Tadoba
Excursions :
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Pachmari
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Chikhaldhara
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Ramtek
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Wardha
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Totladoh
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Ambakhori
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Pench
Wildlife
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Navegoan
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Kanha National Park
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The Bison Retreat
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