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.

Nagaland

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Nagaland

In his lifetime, Gandhi made four trips to Assam—1921, 1926, 1934 and in 1946.

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In his lifetime, Gandhi made four trips to Assam—1921, 1926, 1934 and in 1946.

The Bodo community is the largest Scheduled Tribe in Assam. Major tribes of Assam are: Bodo (35.1%), Mishing (17.52%), Karbi (11.1%), Rabha (7.6%), Sonowal Kachari (6.5%), Lalung (5.2%), Garo (4.2%), and Dimasa tribes (3.2%). They constitute ninety per cent ST population of the state.

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The Bodo community is the largest Scheduled Tribe in Assam. Major tribes of Assam are: Bodo (35.1%), Mishing (17.52%), Karbi (11.1%), Rabha (7.6%), Sonowal Kachari (6.5%), Lalung (5.2%), Garo (4.2%), and Dimasa tribes (3.2%). They constitute ninety per cent ST population of the state.

Rita Choudhury is a prominent Assamese writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2008 for her novel "Deou Langkhui".

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Rita Choudhury is a prominent Assamese writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2008 for her novel "Deou Langkhui".

The British first arrived in Assam in 1824 during the First Anglo-Burmese War. Assam was occupied by British forces following the First Anglo-Burmese War and on 24 February 1826.

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The British first arrived in Assam in 1824 during the First Anglo-Burmese War. Assam was occupied by British forces following the First Anglo-Burmese War and on 24 February 1826.

Pancharatna Hill

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Pancharatna Hill

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.

Gulab Chand Kataria

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Gulab Chand Kataria

The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) is an autonomous council established under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India in 2003. The BTC is the result of the Memorandum of Settlement between the Government of India, the Government of Assam, and Bodo Liberation Tigers, signed on February 10, 2003.

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The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) is an autonomous council established under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India in 2003. The BTC is the result of the Memorandum of Settlement between the Government of India, the Government of Assam, and Bodo Liberation Tigers, signed on February 10, 2003.

While the "Look East Policy" (now Act East Policy) is a national policy of India, Assam, being a northeastern state, plays a crucial role in its implementation, particularly concerning cross-border trade and connectivity. The policy focuses on building stronger economic, cultural, and strategic relationships with Southeast Asian countries. Assam's geographical proximity and cultural links make it a gateway for trade, tourism, and other forms of cooperation with these nations.

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While the "Look East Policy" (now Act East Policy) is a national policy of India, Assam, being a northeastern state, plays a crucial role in its implementation, particularly concerning cross-border trade and connectivity. The policy focuses on building stronger economic, cultural, and strategic relationships with Southeast Asian countries. Assam's geographical proximity and cultural links make it a gateway for trade, tourism, and other forms of cooperation with these nations.