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False Point Lighthouse
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- Historical Significance: Built in 1838, False Point Lighthouse was the first lighthouse on the eastern coast of India, playing a crucial role in maritime navigation during British colonial rule.
- Strategic Location: Located near the Mahanadi River delta in Odisha, it helped guide ships safely into the Bay of Bengal, reducing shipwrecks along the treacherous coastline.
- Architectural Uniqueness: The lighthouse is built on a hill and not directly on the coast, making it unusual and earning it the name "False Point" because sailors often mistook it for the entrance to the river.
