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Karnataka declared statehood on 1st November, 1956. This day is celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava Day. It was referred to as Mysore State before being renamed as Karnataka. Bangalore is the capital city of Karnataka, and this is the land of Kannadigas, Konkanis, Kodavas and Tuluvas.
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