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Dev Narayanan
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    The market really expanded after the 1947 partition when refugees brought new crafts and traders. Some local NGOs run a 90 minute walking tour that starts at the clock tower and explains those shifts. If you want a quieter slot, try Saturday around 6 a.m.

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