5 oldest Indian cities

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Straight from the pages of history books, here is a list of the five oldest continuously existing Indian cities.

Hampi, Karnataka

Established: 1336 AD This UNESCO World Heritage site served as the ancient capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. Image: Pixabay

Ajmer, Rajasthan

Established: 600-700 AD It was founded by Raja Ajaypal Chauhan and served as the capital of the Chauhan Dynasty till the late 12th century.

Patna, Bihar

Established: 490 BC Originally called “Pataliputra”, the city was founded by Kunika, the king of Magadha. It also served as the capital of the Mauryan, Shunga and Gupta Empires. Image: Pexels

Madurai, Tamil Nadu

Established: 500-600 BC It is believed to have been built by the Pandyan King Kulasekara and is also mentioned in the writings of Chanakya and Megasthenes, a Greek ambassador.

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Established: 1100-1200 BC Varanasi, a holy city located on the banks of the river Ganga, is believed to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.

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