India is the largest democratic country in the world. There are 29 states and 8 union territories in the country. In such a situation, there is a lot of history related to India, that you might not even know. There are many cities and villages in India, in whose name you must have seen 'Pur' written. Like- Raipur, Gorakhpur, Lakhanpur, Sitapur, Janakpur and Udhampur etc. However, have you ever wondered why Pur is added to the name of the city and village? If not, then in today's article we are going to tell you.
What does 'Pur' mean
The tradition of putting Pur after the name of the cities is not from today but from years ago. Before writing the name of any place, a special identity related to that place is added to it. Pur means city or fort. Please tell us that the word Pur is an ancient Sanskrit word, which is also mentioned in Rigveda. In the olden times, any king who used to name his kingdom did not forget to add Pur to it. This is the reason why the king of Rajasthan had put Pur after the name of Jaipur.
What others think about 'Pur'
Some people believe that the word Pur is also found in the Arabic language. This is the reason why some cities in countries like Afghanistan and Iran also have pur attached to their names. You may find it strange to hear this but it is true.
Pur is used for years
For information, let us tell you that Pur has been used for a place etc. for a long time. The word was used for Hastinapur in the Mahabharata period. This tradition has been going on for years. Even now this tradition continues.
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