Why Agnigarh is famous?
According to hindu mythology agnigarh is the site of the fortress which was surrounded by fire at all times so that nobody could go in or out of the perimeter without permission. It was built by Bana (also called Banasura), in Hindu mythology, he was a thousand-armed asura and son of Bali.
Who established Agnigarh?
Bansura
‘ The word Agnigarh means a residence built amidst fire. As per the Hindu mythology, this fortress was built by Bansura who was a very powerful asura/demon and everyone was afraid of him. He constructed this building in order to keep his daughter Usha in isolation so that she could not meet her beloved Aniruddha.
Why is Tezpur called City of blood?
When Banasura learnt of the clandestine romance, he imprisoned Aniruddha, which led to the arrival of Lord Krishna to rescue his grandson. A fierce battle followed and the entire city was drenched in human blood, hence the name Tezpur, i.e. ‘the city of blood’ .
Where is Agnigarh situated?
Tezpur
Present day Agnigarh is a hill on the banks of the Brahmaputra which is one of the big tourist attractions in Tezpur.
What is the ancient name of Tezpur?
When Banasura learnt of the clandestine romance, he imprisoned Aniruddha, which led to the arrival of Lord Krishna to rescue his grandson. A fierce battle followed and the entire city was drenched in human blood, hence the name Sonitpur or Tezpur, i.e. ‘the city of blood’ .
Why is Tezpur famous?
The area is famous for its Tea plantations, the undulating stretch of tea-gardens along with Forests and National Parks attract a large number of tourists to this area. The name Tezpur is derived from the Sanskrit words ‘Teza’ (meaning blood) and ‘Pura’ (meaning town or city).
Who is the king of Tezpur?
| King BANASURA Of SONITPUR (NOW TEZPUR IN ASSAM) | |
|---|---|
| Birthdate: | estimated before 3040 BCE |
| Immediate Family: | Son of King MAHABALI Virochana and VINDHYAVALI Husband of Kandala Banasura Father of USHA Aniruddha and SKANDA Banasura |
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| Last Updated: | December 30, 2016 |
Where is Dibrugarh in India map?
Assam
Dibrugarh
| Dibrugarh Ti-Phao | |
|---|---|
| Dibrugarh Location in Assam, India Show map of Assam Show map of India Show all | |
| Coordinates:27.48°N 95°ECoordinates:27.48°N 95°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Assam |
Who is capital of Assam?
After the creation of Meghalaya as a separate state, Shillong continued to be the joint capital of both Assam and Meghalaya. However, in 1972, the Government of Assam decided to shift the Capital to Dispur, Guwahati.
