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Bishnupur, Bankura: City
Bishnupur is a city and a municipality of Bishnupur district in the state of West Bengal, India. It is known for its terracotta temples built by the Malla rulers, historic Radha Krishna temples built during 1600–1800 CE and the Baluchari sarees.

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