Hubballi

India

Also known as: Hubali, Pubballi

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Hubballi-Dharwad is a city in the state of Karnataka, southwestern India, located east of the Western Ghats. Hubballi, meaning "Old Village," originated around an 11th-century temple and is a commercial hub with cotton mills and a significant newspaper industry. It also serves as a major railway and road junction.1

Dharwad, meaning "Gateway Town," was fortified from the 16th century and is an educational and trading center. In 1961, Dharwad was administratively merged with Hubballi, forming a large urban area. Ballari, another city in Karnataka, is known for its 16th-century fort and is a rail and road center involved in cotton processing. Both cities have educational institutions affiliated with Karnatak University in Hubballi-Dharwad.12

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Hubballi (Hubli), or Pubballi (“Old Village”), developed around the 11th-century stone temple of Aharanishankar. Notable buildings include the Mahadi Mosque, the Bhavani Shankar Temple, and the city hall. Hubballi is a trading centre with cotton mills, ginning and pressing factories, and a large newspaper industry.…
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Hubballi (Hubli), or Pubballi (“Old Village”), developed around the 11th-century stone temple of Aharanishankar. Notable buildings include the Mahadi Mosque, the Bhavani Shankar Temple, and the city hall. Hubballi is a trading centre with cotton mills, ginning and pressing factories, and a large newspaper industry.…
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