Which dynasty ruled Assam for the longest period? [#1394]

The Ahom dynasty ruled Assam for over six centuries, leaving a significant impact on the region's culture and heritage.

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The Ahom dynasty ruled Assam for over six centuries, leaving a significant impact on the region's culture and heritage.

Badan Chandra Barphukan was the chief of Ahom forces in Lower Assam and betrayed the kingdom by inviting the Burmese to invade Assam. He was installed as the Prime minister by the Burmese and later assassinated by Subedar Rup Singh in 1818.

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Badan Chandra Barphukan was the chief of Ahom forces in Lower Assam and betrayed the kingdom by inviting the Burmese to invade Assam. He was installed as the Prime minister by the Burmese and later assassinated by Subedar Rup Singh in 1818.

The Singphos are divided into clans, each with a chief known as a "Gaum". The main clans include Bessa, Duffa, Luttao, Luttora, Tesari, Mirip, Lophae, Lutong, and Magrong. In 1823, Bessa Gaum was the Singpho chief who allowed Robert Bruce to take some tea plants and seeds. Some tea leaves were sent to the Botanical Gardens in Calcutta, where the plant was identified as a variety of tea. Tea experts credit Bisa Gam with the discovery of tea in Assam in 1823.

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The Singphos are divided into clans, each with a chief known as a "Gaum". The main clans include Bessa, Duffa, Luttao, Luttora, Tesari, Mirip, Lophae, Lutong, and Magrong. In 1823, Bessa Gaum was the Singpho chief who allowed Robert Bruce to take some tea plants and seeds. Some tea leaves were sent to the Botanical Gardens in Calcutta, where the plant was identified as a variety of tea. Tea experts credit Bisa Gam with the discovery of tea in Assam in 1823.

Swargadeo is the revered title bestowed upon the Ahom kings, signifying their divine status and supreme authority.

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Swargadeo is the revered title bestowed upon the Ahom kings, signifying their divine status and supreme authority.

Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya

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Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya

78,438 sq km

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78,438 sq km

The 1857 revolt, also known as the Indian Mutiny or India's First War of Independence, began on May 10, 1857, in Meerut. The revolt was a major threat to Britain's colonial power in India and marked the beginning of India's struggle for independence.

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The 1857 revolt, also known as the Indian Mutiny or India's First War of Independence, began on May 10, 1857, in Meerut. The revolt was a major threat to Britain's colonial power in India and marked the beginning of India's struggle for independence.

The second Burmese invasion of Assam took place on February 15, 1819. The Burmese army, led by Kiamingi (Ala Mingi Borgohain), was met by an army led by Jagannath Dhekial Phukan at Phulapanichiga, near Janji. The Burmese army was defeated, losing about 300 soldiers, and retreated a short distance.

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The second Burmese invasion of Assam took place on February 15, 1819. The Burmese army, led by Kiamingi (Ala Mingi Borgohain), was met by an army led by Jagannath Dhekial Phukan at Phulapanichiga, near Janji. The Burmese army was defeated, losing about 300 soldiers, and retreated a short distance.

The Rang Ghar, a unique amphitheater in Assam, was initially constructed during the reign of Ahom king Rudra Singha in 1696. Although it was later rebuilt by his successor, Pramatta Singha, Rudra Singha's original construction marks the beginning of this iconic structure.

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The Rang Ghar, a unique amphitheater in Assam, was initially constructed during the reign of Ahom king Rudra Singha in 1696. Although it was later rebuilt by his successor, Pramatta Singha, Rudra Singha's original construction marks the beginning of this iconic structure.

Muga silk is a unique and highly prized silk variety native to Assam, recognized for its natural golden color.

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Muga silk is a unique and highly prized silk variety native to Assam, recognized for its natural golden color.

Majuli is a large river island in the Brahmaputra River, Assam. It is recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's largest river island. Majuli is not only geographically significant but also culturally rich, known for its Vaishnavite monasteries (satras) and unique cultural traditions. However, it faces a significant threat from erosion.

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Majuli is a large river island in the Brahmaputra River, Assam. It is recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's largest river island. Majuli is not only geographically significant but also culturally rich, known for its Vaishnavite monasteries (satras) and unique cultural traditions. However, it faces a significant threat from erosion.