After independence, the names of some states and cities changed?

BY A STAFF REPORTER: On August 15, 2023, we will complete 76 years of independence and the entire country will celebrate the 77th Independence Day. On the occasion of Amrit Mahotsav of Independence, let us tell you about an interesting incident of renaming various states and cities after independence. 

The United Provinces are Uttar Pradesh:  After independence in 1947, the United Provinces were the first states to be named. In 1950, the name of the United Province was changed to Uttar Pradesh and after that it became a part of the Republic of India. 

The northern part is Uttarakhand: Uttaranchal became the 27th state of India on 9 November 2000, separated from the Himalayan part of Uttar Pradesh. Later, on January 1, 2007, it was renamed Uttarakhand. It is believed that changing the name of the state was a way of paying tribute to those who fought in the state in the name of Uttarakhand movement.

Benares became Varanasi: Talking about cities, the mythological city of Benares was renamed Varanasi in 1956. It is named after the 'Varuna' river flowing in the city and the famous 'Aasi' ghat.

Bombay became Mumbai: Considered the financial capital of India, Bombay was renamed Mumbai in 1996. However, in 1996, the government changed the name to Mumbai on the basis of 'Mumba' i.e. Maha Amba (goddess) and 'I' (mother) in Marathi.

Calcutta is Kolkata: Similarly, in 2001, the capital of India, Kolkata, was renamed Kolkata during the British rule.

Poona is Pune: Poona, one of the major cities in western India, was renamed Pune in 1978. The earliest mention of the city is found on the copper plate of the Rashtrakut dynasty of 937 BC, which refers to the city as a 'pious subject'.