From dinosaurs to explorers to wars, here's what two local experts had to say about the history of Guwahati, Assam.
The History of Guwahati, Assam
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Guwahati, the capital city of Assam, is the most important city in North-East India in terms of its population size, transport connectivity and strategic location. It has a beautiful landscape with hills and vast Brahmaputra. Guwahati is famous for the ancient temple of Kamakhya Devi and its mystic experiences. The place is also mentioned as the capital of Narakasura and Bhagadatta in the Mahabharata.
Guwahati, Assam’s largest city, features silk bazaars and the hilltop Kamakhya Temple. Umananda Temple sits on Peacock Island in the Brahmaputra river. The state capital, Dispur, is a suburb of Guwahati. The ancient pilgrimage site of Hajo and Madan Kamdev, the ruins of a temple complex, lie nearby.
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