SOPORE- 5 things you might not know about
Sopore is a place located in North Kashmir, situated on the banks of Jehlum river. #1 - Historical Importance Sopore was founded by Utpala engineer and irrigation minister "Suyya" during the reign of king Avantivarman in 880 CE. it is because of his name suyya-pur was named which has been shortened to Sopore in recent times. Factual Incidient "funny but true" When the engineer Suyya was working in Sopore no people were coming forth to work and plunge themselves in gushing water. The king, Avantiverman, thereupon ordered that a part of treasury may be thrown into the water; consequently, a large number of people plunged into the river to get as many coins as they could. It was engineer Suyya's idea to throw coins into flooded land not the king. #2- First Attack kashmir conflict got sparked in sopore when Pashtun tribesmen attacked the place in 1947 . In 1990' separatist activities and violence with frequent protests emerged. On 6 January 1993, Indian troops ...