FROM Kolkata, the dusty terracotta temple town of Bishnupur is just a 200-km train ride through lush green paddy fields and hamlets. It is steeped in history and resonates with interesting tales of the Malla rulers who made it their capital from the 16th to the 19th centuries. The town went through a cultural renaissance as art and culture flourished during their reign. It was once an island town with eight interconnected embankments and artificial lakes built for beautification of the town and also to serve as a protective moat to repel enemies.
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