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The Lost City of Dvaraka

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Dwarka

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S. R. Rao's 1999 book-length archaeological interpretation and principal modern claim source; use for argument genealogy and reported finds, not as independent confirmation of its epic identification.

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Rao's interpretation documents the modern identification claim, but the listed anchors, Bet Dwarka trade evidence, and textual study do not prove that underwater remains are Krishna's literal Mahabharata city.

Archaeology supports ancient coastal and maritime activity. It does not yet prove the full literal claim.
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Stone anchors from Dwarka and a separate Indo-Roman horizon at Bet Dwarka document maritime activity; neither assemblage identifies Krishna's epic city.

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