Which of the following is considered the second Kashi in Assam? [#2393]

Sri Surya Pahar is a significant archaeological site in Assam, known for its numerous rock-cut Shivalingas and other religious artifacts. It is often referred to as the "second Kashi" due to the high concentration of Shivalingas, reminiscent of the holy city of Kashi (Varanasi). Legend states that Vyasa engraved 99,999 Shiva Lingas here, aiming to create a second Kashi (where there are 100,000). While less widely known than other Assamese landmarks, it holds considerable religious and historical importance.

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Sri Surya Pahar is a significant archaeological site in Assam, known for its numerous rock-cut Shivalingas and other religious artifacts. It is often referred to as the "second Kashi" due to the high concentration of Shivalingas, reminiscent of the holy city of Kashi (Varanasi). Legend states that Vyasa engraved 99,999 Shiva Lingas here, aiming to create a second Kashi (where there are 100,000). While less widely known than other Assamese landmarks, it holds considerable religious and historical importance.

The Brahmaputra River is the lifeline of Assam. Its fertile floodplains support a large portion of the state's population, and its waters are crucial for agriculture and transportation. The river's dynamic nature, with its frequent floods and shifting channels, has also shaped the region's landscape and influenced settlement patterns.

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The Brahmaputra River is the lifeline of Assam. Its fertile floodplains support a large portion of the state's population, and its waters are crucial for agriculture and transportation. The river's dynamic nature, with its frequent floods and shifting channels, has also shaped the region's landscape and influenced settlement patterns.

The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) is an autonomous council established under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India in 2003. The BTC is the result of the Memorandum of Settlement between the Government of India, the Government of Assam, and Bodo Liberation Tigers, signed on February 10, 2003.

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The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) is an autonomous council established under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India in 2003. The BTC is the result of the Memorandum of Settlement between the Government of India, the Government of Assam, and Bodo Liberation Tigers, signed on February 10, 2003.

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Sualkuchi is renowned as the 'Manchester of Assam' due to its prominence in the silk industry. It's famous for producing high-quality muga, pat, and eri silk.

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Sualkuchi is renowned as the 'Manchester of Assam' due to its prominence in the silk industry. It's famous for producing high-quality muga, pat, and eri silk.

The Numaligarh Refinery is a major oil refinery located in Golaghat district, Assam, India. It is a significant contributor to the state's economy and a key player in India's refining industry.

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The Numaligarh Refinery is a major oil refinery located in Golaghat district, Assam, India. It is a significant contributor to the state's economy and a key player in India's refining industry.

The Tripura Buranji is a historical account of the diplomatic relations between the Ahom and Tripura kingdoms. It was authored by Ratna Kandali Sarma Kataki and Arjun Das Bairagi Kataki, who were envoys of the Ahom kingdom.

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The Tripura Buranji is a historical account of the diplomatic relations between the Ahom and Tripura kingdoms. It was authored by Ratna Kandali Sarma Kataki and Arjun Das Bairagi Kataki, who were envoys of the Ahom kingdom.

Kaziranga National Park is world-renowned for its significant population of the Indian one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis). It's a major habitat for this vulnerable species, and conservation efforts in Kaziranga have played a crucial role in protecting them. While other parks in Assam might have some rhinos, Kaziranga is the most important and well-known for them.

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Kaziranga National Park is world-renowned for its significant population of the Indian one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis). It's a major habitat for this vulnerable species, and conservation efforts in Kaziranga have played a crucial role in protecting them. While other parks in Assam might have some rhinos, Kaziranga is the most important and well-known for them.

Assam has four major oil refineries: Digboi Refinery: The oldest refinery in India, established in 1901. Noonmati Refinery (Guwahati Refinery): Established in 1962. Bongaigaon Refinery: Established in 1999. Numaligarh Refinery: Established in 1999.

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Assam has four major oil refineries: Digboi Refinery: The oldest refinery in India, established in 1901. Noonmati Refinery (Guwahati Refinery): Established in 1962. Bongaigaon Refinery: Established in 1999. Numaligarh Refinery: Established in 1999.

Dispur is a suburb of Guwahati, the largest city in Assam. It is the capital city of the state.

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Dispur is a suburb of Guwahati, the largest city in Assam. It is the capital city of the state.

Salasthamba established the Mlechchha dynasty (Salasthambha Dynasty) in Assam. Taking advantage of the declining power of the Varman dynasty. Their capital at Harruppesvar in present-day Tezpur, Assam.

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Salasthamba established the Mlechchha dynasty (Salasthambha Dynasty) in Assam. Taking advantage of the declining power of the Varman dynasty. Their capital at Harruppesvar in present-day Tezpur, Assam.