Tezpur, known as Sonitpur (city of blood)
of Puranic fame, is associated with the legend of princess Usha, the daughter
of King Bana and prince Anirudha, the grandson of Lord Krishna for their eternal
love and romance. The great mythological war believed to have been fought between
Hari(Lord Krishna) and Hara (Lord Shiva) and as a result the whole city was
said to have been drenched in blood, hence the name.
Situated on the north bank of the majestic river Brahmaputra, Tezpur town
is of magnificient scenic beauty and exquisite archaeological ruins. It is
the headquarters of Sonitpur district and is considered as one of the most
beautiful towns of the state.
Undulated green valleys surrounded by the hills of Arunachal Pradesh, with
snow capped peaks of the Himalayas as the northern backdrop, lush green tea
gardens and magnificient archaeological ruins have all contributed to make
Tezpur a tourist's delight. Her contribution to art, culture, literature particularly
her contribution to the freedom struggle have earned for Tezpur a unique niche
in the history of Assam.
In 1942, for the first time in entire British India, the tricolour (Indian flag)
was hoisted in the police station at Gahpur, a quiet mofussil town under Sonitpur
district. Fourteen year old Kanaklata braved British bullets and died holding
the national flag aloft.
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