Multiple choice general knowledge history

Indian city was known as Pragjyotisha, or the “City of Astrology” in ancient times?

  1. Jaipur

  2. Guwahati

  3. Bhubaneshwar

  4. Cuttack

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Guwahati was known as Pragjyotisha (meaning 'City of Eastern Lights' or 'City of Astrology') in ancient times. It was the capital of the ancient Kamarupa kingdom and has been a major city for thousands of years.