NAME OF PLACES IN INDIA FOUND IN OTHER COUNTRIES

Bombay (Maharashtra)
Bombay (New York, USA)
American Bombay is located in county off New York. This name was given by a captain of an Irish ship.

Delhi, Delhi (USA)
There are three towns in USA with name Delhi. These are in the states of New York, California and Louisiana. They pronounce it like  Del-High.

Kochi (Kerala), Kochi (Japan)
This Japanese city takes the name from the castle and was chosen by Lord Yamauchi Kazutoyo in the 17th century.

Patna (Bihar), Patna (Scotland)
Patna in Scotland was established by William Fullerton to provide accommodation for the workers in his coal fields. His father once worked for the East India Company.

Hyderabad (AP), Hyderabad (Pakistan)
While the Hyderabad in Pakistan is filled with tombs and forts, Hyderabad in India is a Metro City and IT hub.

Thane (Maharashtra), Thane (Australia)
Both these places are situated in two different hemispheres and the cultural and social differences are also quite wide.

Dhaka (Bihar), Dhaka  (Bangladesh)
Dhaka is situated near to the Nepal border of India and nothing much to connect historically with the Bangladesh city.

Bali (Rajasthan), Bali (Indonesia)
While Bali in India has history dating back to 13th century, what is found now is only ruined fort, prison etc and it's counterpart in Indonesia is known for its mountains, beaches and coral reefs.

Faridkot (Punjab), Faridkot (Pakistan)
While the one in Pakistan is the hometown of the terrorist Ajmal Kasab the one in Punjab is rich in culture and heritage and a popular tourist attraction.

Surat (Gujarat), Surat (Australia)
Surat in Australia is an interior town at the banks of Balonne river. The Indian city is known for diamond polishing. 90 percent of world's diamond is polished here.

KV George
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