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=> Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said a portal would be soon launched inviting suggestions for change of names of places across Assam that do not reflect the culture and civilisation of the state.

=> Some places, including Kala Pahar in Guwahati, will be renamed.

=> Referring to the Kala Pahar area, Sarma had said, “Kala Pahar had destroyed the Kamakhya Temple and there is no reason why any place should be named after him. We will change its name in consultation with people.”

Kalapahad:

=> Kalapahad or Kala Pahar was a Muslim General of the Bengal Sultanate under the reigning Karrani Dynast.

=> He attacked Puri Jagannath Temple with his army to tear down the Konark temple.

=> His original name was Rajiblochan Ray, who was a pious Vaishnava Brahmin.

=> Later He fell in love with Sultan's daughter, Gulnaz and converted to Islam for marriage.

=> He is said to be the Muslim general under whose orders the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam was destroyed.

By: ASRAF UDDIN AHMED