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Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (or Assam PCC) was formed in June 1921. Its headquarters is at Rajiv Bhavan in GS Road Guwahati. Kuladhar Chaliha was the first elected president and Chabilal Upadhyaya was the first selected president of the committee when it was founded.

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Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (or Assam PCC) was formed in June 1921. Its headquarters is at Rajiv Bhavan in GS Road Guwahati. Kuladhar Chaliha was the first elected president and Chabilal Upadhyaya was the first selected president of the committee when it was founded.

In ancient times, Assam is known by the name of Pragjyotishpur and Kamarup. In the ancient Sanskrit literature both the names "Prajyotisha" or "Pragjyotishpura" and "Kamrupa" were used as designation for ancient Assam.
The name "Aham" or "Asom" was probably given by the Ahoms who came to Assam in 1228 A.D. Even though the origin is ambiguous but it is believed that the modern name Assam is itself an anglicization.
The Ahom's entered Assam fully assimilated and ruled Assam for nearly six hundred years. The period of Ahom rule is a glorious chapter in the history of Assam. The Ahom dynasty was established by Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao who came to Assam after crossing the Patkai Mountains. It is between 13th and 19th century that several tribal communities also came into the historical forefront of Assam. Kacharis, Chutias and Koch were the prominent tribal groups that were found in the medieval times of Assam. The rule of this dynasty ended with the Burmese invasion of Assam and the subsequent annexation by the British East India Company following the Treaty of Yandaboo in 1826. The British emperor took charge of the state and thus begun the colonial era of Assam.

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In ancient times, Assam is known by the name of Pragjyotishpur and Kamarup. In the ancient Sanskrit literature both the names "Prajyotisha" or "Pragjyotishpura" and "Kamrupa" were used as designation for ancient Assam.
The name "Aham" or "Asom" was probably given by the Ahoms who came to Assam in 1228 A.D. Even though the origin is ambiguous but it is believed that the modern name Assam is itself an anglicization.
The Ahom's entered Assam fully assimilated and ruled Assam for nearly six hundred years. The period of Ahom rule is a glorious chapter in the history of Assam. The Ahom dynasty was established by Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao who came to Assam after crossing the Patkai Mountains. It is between 13th and 19th century that several tribal communities also came into the historical forefront of Assam. Kacharis, Chutias and Koch were the prominent tribal groups that were found in the medieval times of Assam. The rule of this dynasty ended with the Burmese invasion of Assam and the subsequent annexation by the British East India Company following the Treaty of Yandaboo in 1826. The British emperor took charge of the state and thus begun the colonial era of Assam.

Kumar Bhaskar Varman

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Kumar Bhaskar Varman

The Tripura Buranji is a historical account of the diplomatic relations between the Ahom and Tripura kingdoms. It was authored by Ratna Kandali Sarma Kataki and Arjun Das Bairagi Kataki, who were envoys of the Ahom kingdom.

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The Tripura Buranji is a historical account of the diplomatic relations between the Ahom and Tripura kingdoms. It was authored by Ratna Kandali Sarma Kataki and Arjun Das Bairagi Kataki, who were envoys of the Ahom kingdom.

The Battle of Saraighat was a crucial naval battle fought between the Ahom kingdom and the Mughal empire, with the Ahoms emerging victorious under the leadership of Lachit Borphukan.

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The Battle of Saraighat was a crucial naval battle fought between the Ahom kingdom and the Mughal empire, with the Ahoms emerging victorious under the leadership of Lachit Borphukan.

Maniram Dewan, also known as Maniram Dutta Baruah, was a prominent figure in Assam's history and a pioneer in the tea industry. He established his initial tea gardens in the areas of Sivasagar and Jorhat, which were then part of the unified Sivasagar district. These ventures marked the beginning of organized tea cultivation by indigenous Assamese individuals and contributed significantly to the growth of the tea industry in the region.

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Maniram Dewan, also known as Maniram Dutta Baruah, was a prominent figure in Assam's history and a pioneer in the tea industry. He established his initial tea gardens in the areas of Sivasagar and Jorhat, which were then part of the unified Sivasagar district. These ventures marked the beginning of organized tea cultivation by indigenous Assamese individuals and contributed significantly to the growth of the tea industry in the region.

The Ahom Kingdom, which ruled Assam for over six centuries, was renowned for its powerful military and, especially, its strong navy. This naval strength played a key role in their resistance against the Mughal Empire. Lachit Borphukan, a celebrated Ahom general, is particularly famous for his leadership in the Battle of Saraighat (1671) where his strategic brilliance and naval tactics led to a decisive Ahom victory against the Mughals, halting their expansion into Assam.

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The Ahom Kingdom, which ruled Assam for over six centuries, was renowned for its powerful military and, especially, its strong navy. This naval strength played a key role in their resistance against the Mughal Empire. Lachit Borphukan, a celebrated Ahom general, is particularly famous for his leadership in the Battle of Saraighat (1671) where his strategic brilliance and naval tactics led to a decisive Ahom victory against the Mughals, halting their expansion into Assam.

Kanai-Boroxiboa is an archaeological site in Assam that is famous for its ancient stone sculptures and inscriptions. It is believed to be the ancient capital of the Salasthambha Kingdom and dates back to the 4th century AD.

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Kanai-Boroxiboa is an archaeological site in Assam that is famous for its ancient stone sculptures and inscriptions. It is believed to be the ancient capital of the Salasthambha Kingdom and dates back to the 4th century AD.

Purnananda Burhagohain

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Purnananda Burhagohain

While Biswa Singha was the founder of the Koch dynasty, it was his son, Nara Narayan, who is considered the most renowned. Nara Narayan expanded the kingdom significantly, his reign is known for its military conquests, administrative reforms, and cultural developments. He is often referred to as the greatest of the Koch kings.

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While Biswa Singha was the founder of the Koch dynasty, it was his son, Nara Narayan, who is considered the most renowned. Nara Narayan expanded the kingdom significantly, his reign is known for its military conquests, administrative reforms, and cultural developments. He is often referred to as the greatest of the Koch kings.

Sukumar Barkaith was a court poet during the reign of Ahom King Siva Singha. He is best known for composing the Hastividayarnava, a treatise on elephant management.

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Sukumar Barkaith was a court poet during the reign of Ahom King Siva Singha. He is best known for composing the Hastividayarnava, a treatise on elephant management.

Kushal Konwar was hanged at 4:30 AM on June 15, 1943 in Jorhat Jail. The British police arrested Konwar after a military train derailed, killing many British and American soldiers. The British police accused Konwar of being the main conspirator behind the sabotage.

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Kushal Konwar was hanged at 4:30 AM on June 15, 1943 in Jorhat Jail. The British police arrested Konwar after a military train derailed, killing many British and American soldiers. The British police accused Konwar of being the main conspirator behind the sabotage.

Liladhar Baruah and Mahadev Desai are two Assamese people who participated in the Dandi March in 1930. The Dandi March, also known as the Salt March, was a 24-day nonviolent act of civil disobedience led by Mohandas Gandhi against British rule in India.

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Liladhar Baruah and Mahadev Desai are two Assamese people who participated in the Dandi March in 1930. The Dandi March, also known as the Salt March, was a 24-day nonviolent act of civil disobedience led by Mohandas Gandhi against British rule in India.

The chronicle Sri Sri Swarganarayan Maharajor Jonmokotha was written during the reign of Suhungmung (1497-1539). Suhungmung was the first Ahom ruler to take the Hindu title "Swarganarayan". The chronicle connects the lineage of the Ahom kings to the Hindu god Indra.

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The chronicle Sri Sri Swarganarayan Maharajor Jonmokotha was written during the reign of Suhungmung (1497-1539). Suhungmung was the first Ahom ruler to take the Hindu title "Swarganarayan". The chronicle connects the lineage of the Ahom kings to the Hindu god Indra.

The Kaliabhomora Bridge, also known as the Kolia Bhomora Setu, was constructed from 1981 to 1987 and officially opened on April 14, 1987. The bridge is 3.05 kilometers long and connects the Sonitpur and Nagaon districts in Assam, India. It's named after the Ahom General Kalia Bhomora Phukan.

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The Kaliabhomora Bridge, also known as the Kolia Bhomora Setu, was constructed from 1981 to 1987 and officially opened on April 14, 1987. The bridge is 3.05 kilometers long and connects the Sonitpur and Nagaon districts in Assam, India. It's named after the Ahom General Kalia Bhomora Phukan.

The Hindu name of Suklengpha was Kamaleshwar Singha. Suklengphaa, or Kamaleswar Singha, was the king of the Ahom kingdom from 1795–1811. He came to power as a toddler and died from smallpox in his teens.

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The Hindu name of Suklengpha was Kamaleshwar Singha. Suklengphaa, or Kamaleswar Singha, was the king of the Ahom kingdom from 1795–1811. He came to power as a toddler and died from smallpox in his teens.

Maniram Dewan and Piyali Barua were charged with treason. On 26 February 1858, they were both hanged by the British in public at Jorhat. Their capital punishment shocked the entire Assam valley, which had not witnessed such public executions for a long time.

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Maniram Dewan and Piyali Barua were charged with treason. On 26 February 1858, they were both hanged by the British in public at Jorhat. Their capital punishment shocked the entire Assam valley, which had not witnessed such public executions for a long time.

The capital of the Muttock Kingdom was Rangagora, Tinsukia (Bengmara). The city was built by King Sarbananda Singha and his minister Gopinath Barbaruah. The Muttock Kingdom existed from 1788–1842. During the reign of the last Muttock King, Sarbananda Singha, many ponds and tanks were created around the capital city. Na-Pukhuri Park is a historical monument from the Muttock Kingdom that was built during this time.

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The capital of the Muttock Kingdom was Rangagora, Tinsukia (Bengmara). The city was built by King Sarbananda Singha and his minister Gopinath Barbaruah. The Muttock Kingdom existed from 1788–1842. During the reign of the last Muttock King, Sarbananda Singha, many ponds and tanks were created around the capital city. Na-Pukhuri Park is a historical monument from the Muttock Kingdom that was built during this time.

Mahiranga (Mirong) Danava

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Mahiranga (Mirong) Danava

On the fourth day of the war, she saw her husband's murderer, the commander Turbak Khan. Seeing her husband's murderer in the war zone, Nang Mula bravely fought with Turbak Khan. But Turbak Khan was a trained fighter and so he killed Mula Gabharu. After her death, the Ahom soldiers were awakened in new strength.

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On the fourth day of the war, she saw her husband's murderer, the commander Turbak Khan. Seeing her husband's murderer in the war zone, Nang Mula bravely fought with Turbak Khan. But Turbak Khan was a trained fighter and so he killed Mula Gabharu. After her death, the Ahom soldiers were awakened in new strength.