Witness Bhubaneswar’s decades-old past in 15 rare photos

Bhubaneswar: India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, laid the foundation stone of Bhubaneswar on April 13, 1948. Since then, the city has gone through a remarkable transformation.

Originally planned for a population of just 40,000, Bhubaneswar is now home to over 14 lakh people.

The city’s history dates back more than 3,000 years, starting from the Mahamegha-bahana Chedi dynasty around the 2nd century BC, with Sisupalgarh as its capital.

On the occasion of Bhubaneswar Foundation Day, below are 15 rare photos of the city’s yesteryears.