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American Baptist missionary Dr. Miles Bronson compiled and published the first Assamese dictionary in 1867. The dictionary, titled A Dictionary in Assamese and English, was published by the American Baptist Mission Press in Sibsagar, Assam. The dictionary is now out of print.

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American Baptist missionary Dr. Miles Bronson compiled and published the first Assamese dictionary in 1867. The dictionary, titled A Dictionary in Assamese and English, was published by the American Baptist Mission Press in Sibsagar, Assam. The dictionary is now out of print.

The 35th king of the Ahom kingdom, Suhitpangphaa, also known as Gaurinath Singha, reigned from 1780–1794. His reign was marked by the rise of the Moamoria rebellion and the decentralization of Ahom power. The Moamoria Rebellion was a power struggle between the Ahom king and the Moamoria tribe, followers of Mayamara Satra, that lasted from 1769 to 1805. The rebellion began during the reign of Ahom King Lakshmi Singha and ended during the reign of Ahom King Kamaleswar Singha.

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The 35th king of the Ahom kingdom, Suhitpangphaa, also known as Gaurinath Singha, reigned from 1780–1794. His reign was marked by the rise of the Moamoria rebellion and the decentralization of Ahom power. The Moamoria Rebellion was a power struggle between the Ahom king and the Moamoria tribe, followers of Mayamara Satra, that lasted from 1769 to 1805. The rebellion began during the reign of Ahom King Lakshmi Singha and ended during the reign of Ahom King Kamaleswar Singha.

King Bhagadatta, who led the Kauravas in the Battle of Kurukshetra during the Mahabharata. The tank was dug by him during the svayamvara of his daughter, Bhanumati. Duryodhana married Bhanumati.

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King Bhagadatta, who led the Kauravas in the Battle of Kurukshetra during the Mahabharata. The tank was dug by him during the svayamvara of his daughter, Bhanumati. Duryodhana married Bhanumati.

Suhungmung

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Suhungmung

Narakasura was the founding ruler of the legendary Bhauma dynasty of Pragjyotisha.

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Narakasura was the founding ruler of the legendary Bhauma dynasty of Pragjyotisha.

The peasant revolt of Rangia took place on December 24, 1893, when the people of Rangia ransacked the Rangia market. The revolt was a result of a 70–100% increase in land tax by Sir William Ward, the Chief Commissioner of Assam. The peasants of Rangiya Village in the Kamrup district of Assam rose against the British government in 1893–94, demanding a reduction in taxation.

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The peasant revolt of Rangia took place on December 24, 1893, when the people of Rangia ransacked the Rangia market. The revolt was a result of a 70–100% increase in land tax by Sir William Ward, the Chief Commissioner of Assam. The peasants of Rangiya Village in the Kamrup district of Assam rose against the British government in 1893–94, demanding a reduction in taxation.

The British hanged Kushal Konwar in 1943 for his alleged role in the derailment of a military train on October 10, 1942. The derailment killed British and American soldiers.

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The British hanged Kushal Konwar in 1943 for his alleged role in the derailment of a military train on October 10, 1942. The derailment killed British and American soldiers.

Padmanath Gohain Baruah

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Padmanath Gohain Baruah

Bhaity

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Bhaity

Bhaskaravarman. After became king he started a new era called 'Bhaskarabda' or 'Kamrupi Era'. During his region Chinese ambassador Hiuen Tsang visited Assam.

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Bhaskaravarman. After became king he started a new era called 'Bhaskarabda' or 'Kamrupi Era'. During his region Chinese ambassador Hiuen Tsang visited Assam.

26 September 1449

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26 September 1449

Maniram was taken into custody at Calcutta and brought to Jorhat to stand trial. Altogether 30 individuals were tried by Captain Charles Holroyd, district officer of Sibsagar, appointed special commissioner to preside over the `Conspiracy Case'.

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Maniram was taken into custody at Calcutta and brought to Jorhat to stand trial. Altogether 30 individuals were tried by Captain Charles Holroyd, district officer of Sibsagar, appointed special commissioner to preside over the `Conspiracy Case'.

Salasthamba established the Mlechchha dynasty (Salasthambha Dynasty) in Assam. Taking advantage of the declining power of the Varman dynasty. Their capital at Harruppesvar in present-day Tezpur, Assam.

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Salasthamba established the Mlechchha dynasty (Salasthambha Dynasty) in Assam. Taking advantage of the declining power of the Varman dynasty. Their capital at Harruppesvar in present-day Tezpur, Assam.

1228

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1228

King Nitpal or Nitya Pal was the last Chutiya King.

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King Nitpal or Nitya Pal was the last Chutiya King.

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.

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.

Bhagadatta was the son of Narakasura, and the king of Pragjyotisha in Hindu mythology. Bhagadatta was born from a limb of the asura called Bashkala. He was a renowned warrior, and was known to be a great friend of Indra. Supratika (Bhagadatta's elephant). Bhima killed all the elephants with his mace.

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Bhagadatta was the son of Narakasura, and the king of Pragjyotisha in Hindu mythology. Bhagadatta was born from a limb of the asura called Bashkala. He was a renowned warrior, and was known to be a great friend of Indra. Supratika (Bhagadatta's elephant). Bhima killed all the elephants with his mace.

The Moamoriyas first established Ramakanta or Ramananda as King.

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The Moamoriyas first established Ramakanta or Ramananda as King.

Thomas Welsh

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Thomas Welsh