Who was Bisa Nong? [#1432]

Bisa Nong Singpho is a respected figure from the Singpho community in Assam, India. He is the traditional chief of Bisa Gaon in Ledo, Tinsukia district, and has been recognized for his contributions to society with the Samaj Hitakar Award. His family has a rich history, including a freedom fighter ancestor, Bisa Bom Singpho.

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Bisa Nong Singpho is a respected figure from the Singpho community in Assam, India. He is the traditional chief of Bisa Gaon in Ledo, Tinsukia district, and has been recognized for his contributions to society with the Samaj Hitakar Award. His family has a rich history, including a freedom fighter ancestor, Bisa Bom Singpho.

The title “Burha Raja” (Assamese for "Old King") is associated with the 17th Ahom king, Pratap Singha, also known as Susenghphaa. He was given this name because he was already older when he became king around 1545 and ruled until 1641.

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The title “Burha Raja” (Assamese for "Old King") is associated with the 17th Ahom king, Pratap Singha, also known as Susenghphaa. He was given this name because he was already older when he became king around 1545 and ruled until 1641.

Bihu is the most important festival in Assam, celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor. It marks the Assamese New Year and is associated with harvest and prosperity.

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Bihu is the most important festival in Assam, celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor. It marks the Assamese New Year and is associated with harvest and prosperity.

15th August, 1985

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15th August, 1985

Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary is the only Ramsar site wetland in Assam. It is a freshwater lake in the Kamrup district of the lower Brahmaputra valley, on the outskirts of Guwahati. The 4.1 sq km sanctuary is managed by the Assam Forest Department.

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Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary is the only Ramsar site wetland in Assam. It is a freshwater lake in the Kamrup district of the lower Brahmaputra valley, on the outskirts of Guwahati. The 4.1 sq km sanctuary is managed by the Assam Forest Department.

The first oil well in Assam was dug in 1867, but the first commercially viable oil well was drilled in 1889.

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The first oil well in Assam was dug in 1867, but the first commercially viable oil well was drilled in 1889.

The Barmans, also known as Barman Kacharis, are an indigenous community primarily residing in Assam, India. Their language is called Barman Thar, where "thar" means language. It is a Tibeto-Burman language belonging to the Bodo-Garo subgroup. Although the community has a population of over 24,000, only a small portion of them still speak Barman Thar, making it a highly endangered language.

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The Barmans, also known as Barman Kacharis, are an indigenous community primarily residing in Assam, India. Their language is called Barman Thar, where "thar" means language. It is a Tibeto-Burman language belonging to the Bodo-Garo subgroup. Although the community has a population of over 24,000, only a small portion of them still speak Barman Thar, making it a highly endangered language.

Ojapali is a traditional form of storytelling prevalent in Assam, India, that combines elements of song, dance, and narration. It is typically performed by a group of individuals, with the lead performer (Oja) narrating the story, while the others (Pali) provide musical accompaniment and rhythmic movements. Ojapali performances often depict mythological tales, historical events, or social themes, and play an important role in preserving and transmitting cultural heritage. There are different forms of Ojapali, such as Biyah Oja, which is particularly associated with the Darrang district.

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Ojapali is a traditional form of storytelling prevalent in Assam, India, that combines elements of song, dance, and narration. It is typically performed by a group of individuals, with the lead performer (Oja) narrating the story, while the others (Pali) provide musical accompaniment and rhythmic movements. Ojapali performances often depict mythological tales, historical events, or social themes, and play an important role in preserving and transmitting cultural heritage. There are different forms of Ojapali, such as Biyah Oja, which is particularly associated with the Darrang district.

Badanchandra was assassinated in 1818 by a Subedar named Rup Singh in a conspiracy hatched by Numali Rajmao, mother of King Chandrakanta,and a few officials.

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Badanchandra was assassinated in 1818 by a Subedar named Rup Singh in a conspiracy hatched by Numali Rajmao, mother of King Chandrakanta,and a few officials.

Nilmoni Phukan Sr. was a prominent Assamese writer, poet, freedom fighter, and politician. He was a powerful orator, earning him the title "Bagmibor" (The Great Orator) in Assamese literature.

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Nilmoni Phukan Sr. was a prominent Assamese writer, poet, freedom fighter, and politician. He was a powerful orator, earning him the title "Bagmibor" (The Great Orator) in Assamese literature.

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.