GK
NICKNAMES OF PLACES AND RIVERS
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Question
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Which state is known as “City of Blood"?
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Bhubaneswar
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Coimbatore
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Kashmir
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Tezpur, Assam
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: Tezpur is the city in the state of Assam is known as City of Blood.
Detailed explanation-2: -Tezpur translates to the ‘City of Blood’ – a somewhat macabre name, resulting from the legend of Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva waging an epic battle with each other here, that turned the place into a river of blood.
Detailed explanation-3: -It is believed that a ferocious clash took place between Lord Sri Krishna and King Baana, in which there were blood spilt all over the area and hence the name of City of blood and also the City of eternal love.
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