Bilaspur

Bilaspur bēläsˌpo͝orˈ [key]. 1 Former principality, Himachal Pradesh state, NW India, in the W Himalayas. It is the site of the Bhakra dam, a massive project on the Sutlej River. The town of Bilaspur, formerly the capital, trades in agricultural products. 2 City, Chhattisgarh state, central India. Founded in the 17th cent., the city is a district administrative center and an agricultural market. It is an important rail junction and manufactures wood products.

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