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My·sore

 (mī-sôr′)
A city of southern India southwest of Bengaluru. Inhabited before the 3rd century bc, it was the center of a regionally powerful kingdom after the late 16th century and was occupied by the British in 1831. Today it is an important industrial city.
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Mysore

(maɪˈsɔː)
n
1. (Placename) a city in S India, in S Karnataka state: former capital of the state of Mysore; manufacturing and trading centre; university (1916). Pop: 742 261 (2001)
2. (Placename) the former name (until 1973) of Karnataka
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My•sore

(maɪˈsɔr, -ˈsoʊr)

n.
1. a city in S Karnataka, in S India. 606,755.
2. former name of Karnataka.
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Noun1.Mysore - a city in southern India to the southwest of BangaloreMysore - a city in southern India to the southwest of Bangalore
Bharat, India, Republic of India - a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
2.Mysore - state in southern India; formerly Mysore
Bharat, India, Republic of India - a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
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Summary: Mysore (Karnataka) [India], Sept 02 (ANI): Four members of a family were killed after the car they were travelling in fell into a trench near Madyangala on Mysore National Highway on Monday morning.
HEALTHY: Mysore bonda is a healthy snack perfect for evening parties.
Despite state government's lackadaisical approach towards property developments Mysore the tier-II city is showing upward trend and increased demand for luxurious houses and apartments from the people.
KOLA Bangalore: The world-renowned Dasara of Mysore will begin on September 25 with Jnanpith recipient and versatile artiste Girish Karnad officiating at the opening at Chamundi Hills on the outskirts of the city of Mysore.
Mysore, India, April 01, 2014 --(PR.com)-- Yesh Valley View consists of beautifully landscaped plots with state of art amenities & dense green surrounding to add a pleasure of peacefulness and serenity in your life.
Deve Gowda has pulled off a coup of sorts by convincing Maharani Pramoda Devi, the widow of Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadiyar of the erstwhile princely state of Mysore, to contest the parliamentary polls on a Janata Dal ( Secular) ticket.
Department of Ophthalmology, Krishnarajendra Hospital, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore
With calm beautiful roads, tree lined avenues and a palace at every street corner, Mysore, unlike Bangalore, has managed to retain its inherent charm.
The Mysore Brothers, classical South Indian musicians with an international reputation, come to the Beall Concert Hall stage in events this week at the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance.
Summary: MYSORE - Joyalukkas, the international jewellery chain has opened a large format jewellery showroom on B.N Road, Mysore.