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Ara or Arrah (both: ŭ`rə), city (1991 pop. 157,082), Bihar state, NE India, on the Son Canal. A major road and rail junction, it is the administrative center for a district that produces grain, sugarcane, and oilseed. There are limestone deposits on the outskirts. Ara was the scene of fighting during the Indian Mutiny Indian Mutiny, 1857–58, revolt that began with Indian soldiers in the Bengal army of the British East India Company but developed into a widespread uprising against British rule in India. It is also known as the Sepoy Rebellion, sepoys being the native soldiers.
..... Click the link for more information.  (1857), when the British were attacked by Kunwar Singh.
Ara [′ä·rə]
(astronomy)
A constellation with a right ascension of 17 hours and declination of 55°S. Also known as Altar.
ara
Any Classical structure elevated above the general ground level which is used to make offerings to the gods.
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