Bhilwara

Bhilwara (bēlvä'ru) [key], city (1991 pop. 183,965), Rajasthan state, NW India. The city is a district administrative center and a market for mica, grains, cotton, and wool. Its manufactures include textiles and metalware. Coins called Bhilari were once minted in the city.

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