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Guwahati (Listeni/whti/; Pragjyotishpura in ancient Assam, Gauhati in the modern era) is the largest city of Assam and Northeastern India, a major riverine port city and one of the fastest growing cities in India, situated on the South Bank of the Brahmaputra River.[10] The ancient cities of Pragjyotishpura and Durjaya (North Guwahati) were the capitals of the ancient state of Kamarupa under the Varman and Pala dynasties.[11] Many ancient Hindu temples are in the city, giving it the name "City of Temples".[12] Dispur, the capital of Assam, is in the circuit city region located within Guwahati and is the seat of the Government of Assam.