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Sisupalgarh



The ancient city of Sisupalgarh faced damage due to land mafias.


It is located near Bhubaneswar, Odisha.


The place dates back to the Mauryan period.


It was once the capital of Kalinga(Odisha)


It is considered as one of the best preserved ancient fortifications.


The fortification is based on the JalaDurga concept where the fort must be situated within a water body.