Hubli, also Hubli-Dharwar, city, southwestern India, in Karnataka State. The cities of Hubli and Dharwar were merged as one municipality in 1961. Hubli is an important rail and road junction. Railway shops and cotton and rice mills dominate the industry. The Sri Kadasiddheshwar College and colleges of engineering and technology, commerce, science, and medicine affiliated with Karnatak University are located here. The city of Hubli was under the rule of Vijayanagar after the 14th century. Population (1991) 647,640.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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