“Sonitpur”, as ancient Tezpur was known in the olden days is a city steeped in mythology, legend and folklore. The City of Blood ('Sonit' of 'Tez' - Blood, 'Pur' - city) conjures up images of the romantic legend of Usha and Aniruddha and of the fierce battle between "Hari" and "Hara". Old Darang became today's Sonitpur - Tezpur being the district Headquarters of Sonitpur. Tezpur's contribution to art, culture, literature particularly to the freedom struggle has earned a unique niche in the history of Assam.