Which Assamese cultural icon is credited with creating the traditional Assamese art form of "Bhaona", a form of classical dance and drama? [#1280]

Srimanta Sankardev, a 15th-century Assamese saint-reformer, is credited with creating the traditional Assamese art form of "Bhaona", a unique blend of classical dance and drama. Bhaona is an integral part of Assamese cultural heritage and is still performed today.

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Srimanta Sankardev, a 15th-century Assamese saint-reformer, is credited with creating the traditional Assamese art form of "Bhaona", a unique blend of classical dance and drama. Bhaona is an integral part of Assamese cultural heritage and is still performed today.

The Kamarupa Kingdom was an ancient kingdom that ruled Assam from the 4th to the 12th century. Its capital city, Pragjyotishpura, was said to be the epicenter of the kingdom's power and culture. King Bhagadatta, who ruled Kamarupa, was a legendary figure who fought on the side of the Kauravas in the Mahabharata war.

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The Kamarupa Kingdom was an ancient kingdom that ruled Assam from the 4th to the 12th century. Its capital city, Pragjyotishpura, was said to be the epicenter of the kingdom's power and culture. King Bhagadatta, who ruled Kamarupa, was a legendary figure who fought on the side of the Kauravas in the Mahabharata war.

Pung Cholam is a traditional folk dance of Manipur, India. The name literally translates to "roar of the drums". The dance involves dancers playing a hand-beaten drum called a pung while dancing at the same time. The dance is often performed on religious and cultural occasions, and is usually accompanied by songs and other instruments.

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Pung Cholam is a traditional folk dance of Manipur, India. The name literally translates to "roar of the drums". The dance involves dancers playing a hand-beaten drum called a pung while dancing at the same time. The dance is often performed on religious and cultural occasions, and is usually accompanied by songs and other instruments.

Shaktism became strong during the reign of the Ahom kings Gadadhar Singha (1682–1696) and Siva Singha (1714–). Siva Singha was a strong Shakta and was influenced by Brahmins. He made Shaktism the state religion.

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Shaktism became strong during the reign of the Ahom kings Gadadhar Singha (1682–1696) and Siva Singha (1714–). Siva Singha was a strong Shakta and was influenced by Brahmins. He made Shaktism the state religion.

Piyoli Barphukan and Jeuram Dulia Baruah were hanged to death in 1830 and the rest were expelled from the country. Thus Assam passed into the hands of the British. Besides Assam, they annexed Khamtis, Singhpho, Matak, Kachari, Naga, Garo, Luchai and other hilly kingdoms to the ever growing empire.

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Piyoli Barphukan and Jeuram Dulia Baruah were hanged to death in 1830 and the rest were expelled from the country. Thus Assam passed into the hands of the British. Besides Assam, they annexed Khamtis, Singhpho, Matak, Kachari, Naga, Garo, Luchai and other hilly kingdoms to the ever growing empire.

India first hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2010. The event, officially known as the XIX Commonwealth Games, was held in Delhi from October 3–14, 2010. It was the first time the Games were held in a Commonwealth republic and only the second time in Asia, after Kuala Lumpur in 1998.

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India first hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2010. The event, officially known as the XIX Commonwealth Games, was held in Delhi from October 3–14, 2010. It was the first time the Games were held in a Commonwealth republic and only the second time in Asia, after Kuala Lumpur in 1998.

The Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS) is located in the Palghar district of Maharashtra, about 140 km north of Mumbai. It's situated on the west coast of the Arabian Sea.

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The Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS) is located in the Palghar district of Maharashtra, about 140 km north of Mumbai. It's situated on the west coast of the Arabian Sea.

The Assam Movement, also known as the Assam Agitation, was a student-led movement that began in 1979 and continued until 1985. It protested against the Assam Accord, which granted citizenship to illegal immigrants, and demanded greater autonomy for Assam. The movement turned violent in 1983, with the government cracking down on protesters, leading to widespread unrest and bloodshed.

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The Assam Movement, also known as the Assam Agitation, was a student-led movement that began in 1979 and continued until 1985. It protested against the Assam Accord, which granted citizenship to illegal immigrants, and demanded greater autonomy for Assam. The movement turned violent in 1983, with the government cracking down on protesters, leading to widespread unrest and bloodshed.

Athens, Greece is credited with the development of democracy, where citizens had the power to participate in government decisions.

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Athens, Greece is credited with the development of democracy, where citizens had the power to participate in government decisions.

In 1874 September, Shillong was made the capital of the Non-Regulation Province of Assam . On 7th February the British included the six districts of Brahmaputra valley namely Kamrup, Darrang, Nagaon, Sibsagar, Goalpara and Lakhimpur.

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In 1874 September, Shillong was made the capital of the Non-Regulation Province of Assam . On 7th February the British included the six districts of Brahmaputra valley namely Kamrup, Darrang, Nagaon, Sibsagar, Goalpara and Lakhimpur.

Isaac Newton is widely credited with the discovery of gravity and formulated the laws of motion that bear his name.

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Isaac Newton is widely credited with the discovery of gravity and formulated the laws of motion that bear his name.