Which state is known as the Land of Red River and the Blue Hills? [#1338]

Assam is known as the "Land of the Red River and Blue Hills" because of its unique topography Red River: The Brahmaputra River is known as the Red River because the soil in the catchment area in Tibet is rich in iron, which gives the river a red color. In June each year, the river turns blood red for three days, which is followed by the Ambubachi Mela celebration for the goddess Shakti. Blue Hills: The hills in Assam appear blue from a distance, forming a blue cloud.

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Assam is known as the "Land of the Red River and Blue Hills" because of its unique topography Red River: The Brahmaputra River is known as the Red River because the soil in the catchment area in Tibet is rich in iron, which gives the river a red color. In June each year, the river turns blood red for three days, which is followed by the Ambubachi Mela celebration for the goddess Shakti. Blue Hills: The hills in Assam appear blue from a distance, forming a blue cloud.

3 crore 10 lakh

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3 crore 10 lakh

Maniram Dewan, also known as Maniram Dutta Barua, led the revolt of 1857 in Assam. Dewan was a wealthy businessman and the first Assamese tea planter. He was also a close friend of the Ahom king, Purandar Singha.

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Maniram Dewan, also known as Maniram Dutta Barua, led the revolt of 1857 in Assam. Dewan was a wealthy businessman and the first Assamese tea planter. He was also a close friend of the Ahom king, Purandar Singha.

Shiva Thapa

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Shiva Thapa

Raghunath Choudhury is known as the "Bihogi Kavi" (Bird Poet) in Assamese literature. He was a noted poet known for his love of nature and his poems often featured birds and other natural elements.

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Raghunath Choudhury is known as the "Bihogi Kavi" (Bird Poet) in Assamese literature. He was a noted poet known for his love of nature and his poems often featured birds and other natural elements.

Sadri is the native language of the Sadan, an Indo-Aryan ethnic group primarily residing in the Chota Nagpur region of India. Sadri is also known as Nagpuri. In Assam, Sadri is the lingua franca of the Adivasi community. Sadri is used in the tea gardens of Assam, West Bengal, and Bangladesh, where it is known as Baganiya bhasa.

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Sadri is the native language of the Sadan, an Indo-Aryan ethnic group primarily residing in the Chota Nagpur region of India. Sadri is also known as Nagpuri. In Assam, Sadri is the lingua franca of the Adivasi community. Sadri is used in the tea gardens of Assam, West Bengal, and Bangladesh, where it is known as Baganiya bhasa.

The Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, also known as Guwahati Airport, is located in Guwahati, Assam. It is the primary airport serving the state and a major aviation hub in Northeast India, connecting the region to various parts of the country and some international destinations.

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The Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, also known as Guwahati Airport, is located in Guwahati, Assam. It is the primary airport serving the state and a major aviation hub in Northeast India, connecting the region to various parts of the country and some international destinations.

Pramatta Singha was an Ahom king who ruled from 1744 to 1751. He is known for his patronage of the arts and culture, and commissioned the construction of the Rudreshwar and Sukleshwar Devalaya. These two Hindu temples are significant architectural and cultural landmarks in Assam.

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Pramatta Singha was an Ahom king who ruled from 1744 to 1751. He is known for his patronage of the arts and culture, and commissioned the construction of the Rudreshwar and Sukleshwar Devalaya. These two Hindu temples are significant architectural and cultural landmarks in Assam.

Hema Saraswati is known for writing 'Prahlada Charitra', one of the earliest poetic works in the Assamese language.

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Hema Saraswati is known for writing 'Prahlada Charitra', one of the earliest poetic works in the Assamese language.

The real name of crime thriller writer Ranju Hazarika is Kumud Chandra Hazarika. He is a prolific Assamese writer known for his suspenseful and thrilling novels.

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The real name of crime thriller writer Ranju Hazarika is Kumud Chandra Hazarika. He is a prolific Assamese writer known for his suspenseful and thrilling novels.

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.