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Uttarakhand

/ˌʊtəˈɹɑːkʌnd/ · name

Meaning

  1. A state in northern India, created in 2000 by separation from Uttar Pradesh. Capitals: Dehradun (winter capital) and Bhararisain (summer capital).

Etymology / origin

Transliteration of Hindi उत्तराखण्ड (uttarākhaṇḍ).

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