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51
How many lakes are there in Karnataka?
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52
When was the Indian Institute of Science established?
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After overcoming several hurdles, including those resulting from Tata's untimely death in the summer of 1904, IISc finally came into existence on 27th May 1909 in Bangalore following a vesting order and resolution passed by the government of India to establish the Institute.
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What is the another name of Pampa Sagar?
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The Tungabhadra River, a tributary of the Krishna River, the Tungabhadra Dam is also known as Pampa Sagar.
54
When was Krishnadevaraya born?
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Krishnadevaraya was born in 17th January 1471 in Hampi, Karnataka, to Tuluva Narasa Nayaka, an army commander under Saluva Narasimha Deva Raya and Nagala Devi. His father established the Tuluva Dynasty after the death of Saluva Narasimha to prevent it from splitting up.
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Which is called the City of Lakes?
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Picturesque and elegant, Udaipur is known by many names, including "the City of Lakes". Undoubtedly one of India's most romantic cities, it nestles between the glassy waters of its famous lakes and the ancient Aravelli Hills.
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What is the new name of NH 13?
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National Highway 13 (NH 13), now renamed as NH 169 is a National Highway in India that runs from Solapur in Maharashtra to Mangalore in Karnataka. The total length of NH 13 is 691 km (429 mi).
57
How many waterfalls are there in Uttara Kannada?
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13 Waterfalls in Uttara Kannada District.
58
Which archeological site in Karnataka is known as South India's earliest Iron Age site?
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Hallur is an archaeological site located in the Haveri district, in the Indian state of Karnataka. Hallur, South India's earliest Iron Age site, lies in a semi-arid region with scrub vegetation, located on the banks of the river Tungabhadra. The site is a low mound about 6.4 m high.
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Who titled himself as the "lord of both the worlds" among his people?
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Dhondia Wagh (died 10th September 1800) was an Indian military soldier, adventurer and plunderer in 18th century India. After Tipu's death in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War, he raised a force comprising soldiers from the former Mysore Army and took control of northern part of the Mysore Kingdom. The "lord of both the worlds" among his people also called Dhondiya Wagh.
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Which is the oldest fort in Karnataka?
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The Nayakas of Chitradurga, or Palegar Nayakas, were most responsible for the expansion of the fort between the 15th and 18th centuries.