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What is the old name of Kanchipuram?

A. Conjipuram

B. Conjeevaram

C. Kanjipuram

D. None of these

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Jaina Kanchi refers to the area around Tiruparutti Kundram. During the British rule, the city was known as Conjeevaram and later as Kanchipuram. The municipal administration was renamed Kancheepuram, while the district and city retains the name Kanchipuram.

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