Who was the founder of the Koch dynasty that ruled Assam in the 16th century? [#1269]

Biswa Singha (1515–1540) is considered the founder of the Koch dynasty, which ruled parts of present-day Assam and Bengal in the 16th century. He unified various Bodo tribes, replaced the Baro-Bhuyans, and established the dynasty in the erstwhile Kamata Kingdom. His son, Naranarayan, is considered the dynasty's greatest monarch, extending his power over a large part of Assam and southward into what became the British district of Rangpur.

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Biswa Singha (1515–1540) is considered the founder of the Koch dynasty, which ruled parts of present-day Assam and Bengal in the 16th century. He unified various Bodo tribes, replaced the Baro-Bhuyans, and established the dynasty in the erstwhile Kamata Kingdom. His son, Naranarayan, is considered the dynasty's greatest monarch, extending his power over a large part of Assam and southward into what became the British district of Rangpur.

The Kopili River is the largest south bank tributary of the Brahmaputra River. It flows through the states of Meghalaya and Assam before joining the Brahmaputra. The Kopili River is known for its significant water flow and plays a vital role in the region's ecology and economy.

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The Kopili River is the largest south bank tributary of the Brahmaputra River. It flows through the states of Meghalaya and Assam before joining the Brahmaputra. The Kopili River is known for its significant water flow and plays a vital role in the region's ecology and economy.

15th August, 1985

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15th August, 1985

Chenghehishon

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Chenghehishon

Sikkim does not share a border with Assam. Assam is surrounded by seven other states, known as the seven sisters, which are Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya, and West Bengal. Assam is the only state that shares borders with the other six states.

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Sikkim does not share a border with Assam. Assam is surrounded by seven other states, known as the seven sisters, which are Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya, and West Bengal. Assam is the only state that shares borders with the other six states.

Dhira Hazarika

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Dhira Hazarika

Sankardeva, a 15th-16th century Assamese polymath, is credited with introducing Neo-Vaishnavism (also known as Ekasarana Dharma) to Assam. This socio-religious movement emphasized devotion to a single God, Krishna, and significantly impacted Assamese culture, literature, and society.

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Sankardeva, a 15th-16th century Assamese polymath, is credited with introducing Neo-Vaishnavism (also known as Ekasarana Dharma) to Assam. This socio-religious movement emphasized devotion to a single God, Krishna, and significantly impacted Assamese culture, literature, and society.

Karimganj

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Karimganj

The Kirtan Ghosha is a collection of devotional poems written by Srimanta Sankardeva, a 15th-century Vaishnava saint and scholar. It is considered the most significant work of Assamese literature and is a cultural icon of Assam, shaping its religious, musical, and theatrical traditions.

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The Kirtan Ghosha is a collection of devotional poems written by Srimanta Sankardeva, a 15th-century Vaishnava saint and scholar. It is considered the most significant work of Assamese literature and is a cultural icon of Assam, shaping its religious, musical, and theatrical traditions.

Achyut Lahkar is considered the father of modern Assamese mobile theatre. He founded Nataraj Theatre in 1963 in Pathsala, Assam. While traveling theatre forms like Yatra were present earlier, Lahkar's Nataraj Theatre formalized and popularized mobile theatre with its organized structure and focus on contemporary themes, making it a significant cultural force in Assam.

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Achyut Lahkar is considered the father of modern Assamese mobile theatre. He founded Nataraj Theatre in 1963 in Pathsala, Assam. While traveling theatre forms like Yatra were present earlier, Lahkar's Nataraj Theatre formalized and popularized mobile theatre with its organized structure and focus on contemporary themes, making it a significant cultural force in Assam.

The Numaligarh Refinery is a major oil refinery located in Golaghat district, Assam, India. It is a significant contributor to the state's economy and a key player in India's refining industry.

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The Numaligarh Refinery is a major oil refinery located in Golaghat district, Assam, India. It is a significant contributor to the state's economy and a key player in India's refining industry.