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The Saga of Belgaum
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World & Indian Cities
Era / Tenure
Historic Legacy
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ORIGINS & BACKGROUND
Profile & Early Foundations
Belgaum (Kannada ISO: Beḷagāvi, IPA: [beɭɐɡaːʋi]; Marathi ISO: Bēḻagāṃva, IPA: [beɭɡaːũ]), officially known as Belagavi (also Belgaon), is a city in the Indian state of Karnataka located near its northern western border in the Western Ghats.
THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS
Major Works & Significant Milestones
It is the administrative headquarters of the eponymous Belagavi division and Belagavi district.
Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
It is the administrative headquarters of the eponymous Belagavi division and Belagavi district.
— Official Historical Record & Archive
SUCCESS & ENDURING LEGACY
Honours, Standing & Enduring Legacy
The Government of Karnataka has proposed making Belgaum the second capital of Karnataka alongside Bangalore, hence a second state administrative building Suvarna Vidhana Soudha was inaugurated on 11 October 2012.
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