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What is the old name of Nalgonda?

A. Neelagir

B. Neelagiri

C. Neelagiris

D. None of theses

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Nalgonda is a district in the southern part of Telangana. The name has been derived from two Telugu words namely Nalla (Black) & Konda (Hill). Nalgonda was earlier called Neelagiri by Rajput rulers and later it was known as Nallagonda following the conquest by Bahamani king, Allauddin Bahaman Shah.

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