10 oldest cities in India

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Varanasi  

Varanasi is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world, with a history dating back to at least the 11th century BC.  

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Madurai  

Madurai is an ancient city in Tamil Nadu, with a history dating back to the 3rd century BC. It is known for its Meenakshi Amman Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as its other temples and palaces. 

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Pataliputra 

Pataliputra was the capital of the Magadha Empire, one of the largest and most powerful empires in ancient India. 

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Ujjain 

Ujjain is an ancient city in Madhya Pradesh, with a history dating back to the 6th century BC. It was a major center of learning and culture during the Gupta Empire (4th to 6th centuries AD).  

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Harappa 

Harappa was one of the major cities of the Indus Valley Civilization (3300-1300 BC). It was a major center of trade and commerce, and is known for its sophisticated urban planning and architecture.  

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Lothal 

Lothal was another major city of the Indus Valley Civilization. It was a port city, and is known for its dockyard and other maritime infrastructure. 

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Dholavira 

Dholavira is a third major city of the Indus Valley Civilization. It is located on the island of Khadir Bet in the Gulf of Kachchh, and is known for its complex water management system. 

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Kalibangan 

Kalibangan is a fourth major city of the Indus Valley Civilization. It is located on the banks of the Ghaggar-Hakra River, and is known for its fire altars and other religious structures. 

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Dwarka  

Dwarka is a holy city for Hindus, and is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Krishna. It is known for its many temples and beaches. 

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Ayodhya  

Ayodhya is another holy city for Hindus, and is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Rama. It is known for its many temples and ghats.

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