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Chor Bazaar was originally called "Shor Bazaar," meaning "noisy market," but "shor" became "chor" due to the British mispronouncing the word.
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The British referred to the northern side of Crawford Market as "behind the bazaar," which locals adapted into "Bhendi Bazaar."
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Johari Bazaar in Jaipur traces its name to the word 'johari', meaning jeweller, as it has been a centre for the jewellery trade since the royal era.
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Laad Bazaar in Hyderabad derives its name from 'laad', meaning lacquer, as it was historically famous for its lacquered bangles.
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Attar Bazaar of Kannauj is named after the ancient craft of making attar, or natural perfumes, a tradition that dates back centuries in this city.
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Chhatta Chowk Bazaar in Delhi was once a covered market within the Red Fort, where traders sold luxurious goods to Mughal royalty.
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Janpath Market in Delhi is named after the Hindi word 'janpath', meaning 'people's path', reflecting its location along a major street used by common folk.
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Baithakkhana Bazaar in Kolkata is believed to have been named after the old practice of 'baithak', where people gathered to sit and discuss business or social matters.
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How many of these bazaars have you been to?
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