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Cuttack

Cuttack ( , officially Kataka [ˈkɔʈɔkɔ]), is the second largest city and the former capital of the Indian state of Odisha.

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The Saga of Cuttack
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ORIGINS & BACKGROUND

Profile & Early Foundations

Cuttack ( , officially Kataka [ˈkɔʈɔkɔ]), is the second largest city and the former capital of the Indian state of Odisha. It is also the headquarters of the Cuttack district.

THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS

Major Works & Significant Milestones

The name of the city is derived from the Odia and Sanskrit name Kataka, which literally means the fort, a reference to the ancient Barabati Fort around which the city initially developed.

Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
It is also the headquarters of the Cuttack district.
— Official Historical Record & Archive
SUCCESS & ENDURING LEGACY

Honours, Standing & Enduring Legacy

The Government of Odisha approved the restoration of the native spelling to reflect authentic Odia phonetics.

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