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1. What is the previous name of Sonargaon?
- A. Chandradeep
- B. Chandradeep
- C. Chandradeep
- D. Chandradeep
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Sonargaon originally Svarnagrama or Suvarnagrama, denotes an ancient janapada (territory) of Vanga stretched on both banks of the Brahmaputra, which is said to have originally been inhabited by a race called Svarna - bhushita, literally meaning 'dressed up with gold' and signifying a people traditionally adorned with gold - wear.
The antiquity of this region may be traced back to the period of Kuru - Pandava war described in the Mahabharata, and even earlier.
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