GK
NICKNAMES OF PLACES AND RIVERS
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Question
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Guwahati(Assam) is known by the name as -
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City of Eastern Astrology
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City of Temples
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Gateway of North East India
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All of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Pragjyotishpur was the historical name of the city of Guwahati. Under the Kamarupa kingdom, it used to be the capital of Assam. Durjaya was the ancient name for North Guwahati. Guwahati lies on the foothills of the Shillong plateau and between the banks of the river Brahmaputra.
Detailed explanation-2: -Guwahati, the biggest city of Assam has the best communication via road, rail, and air to travel to any part of NE India. Hence, in a way, it can also be considered as the gateway to Northeast India. Located on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra River is the city of Guwahati in the Northern Eastern state of Assam.
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