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Before Mount Everest was discovered which was the highest mountain in the world?

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In 1847 "Kangchenjunga" was discovered as highest mountain before discovery of mount everest. Kanchanjunga ( 8,586 m) was considered to be the highest mountain from 1838 until 1852. Mount Everest was declared the highest peak of the world in 1852 and confirmed in 1856.

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Answer:kangchenjunga

Explanation:in 1847 kangchenjunga was discovered as the highest mountain. It was 8,586m and was considered to be the highest mountain from 1838 until 1852.

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