Karnataka

[kahr-naht-uh-kuh]

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a state in S India. 70,051 sq. mi. (191,791 sq. km). Bengaluru.

Karnataka

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noun

Former name (1956–73): Mysore.��a state of S India, on the Arabian Sea: consists of a narrow coastal plain rising to the South Deccan plateau; mainly agricultural. Capital: Bangalore. Pop: 52 733 958 (2001). Area: 191 791 sq km (74 051 sq miles)

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Karnataka¹

First recorded in 1955–60; origin uncertain; perhaps from Kannada karu nādu “elevated land,” or kal nādu “rock land”

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On Thursday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that a police complaint had been filed and legal action taken against the franchise, the event management company, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association.

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It is the first book written in the Kannada language, which is spoken in the southern Indian state of Karnataka, to win the prestigious prize.

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Karnataka, of which Bengaluru is the capital is currently run by the Congress party.

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Hampi, an ancient village in the south Indian state of Karnataka, is home to numerous ruins and temples from the Vijayanagara Empire.

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On Saturday, Karnataka state ordered district health officers to nominate people to serve on a key medical board required to certify living wills.

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Karnak Karnatak music

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