Who was the King of Burma during the first Burmese invasion of March, 1817? [#1474]

King Bodawpaya was the ruler of Burma during the first Burmese invasion of Assam in March 1817.

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King Bodawpaya was the ruler of Burma during the first Burmese invasion of Assam in March 1817.

The Ahom Kingdom, which ruled Assam for over six centuries, was renowned for its powerful military and, especially, its strong navy. This naval strength played a key role in their resistance against the Mughal Empire. Lachit Borphukan, a celebrated Ahom general, is particularly famous for his leadership in the Battle of Saraighat (1671) where his strategic brilliance and naval tactics led to a decisive Ahom victory against the Mughals, halting their expansion into Assam.

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The Ahom Kingdom, which ruled Assam for over six centuries, was renowned for its powerful military and, especially, its strong navy. This naval strength played a key role in their resistance against the Mughal Empire. Lachit Borphukan, a celebrated Ahom general, is particularly famous for his leadership in the Battle of Saraighat (1671) where his strategic brilliance and naval tactics led to a decisive Ahom victory against the Mughals, halting their expansion into Assam.

Radha Govinda Baruah is referred to as the "Singhapurush" (Lion Man) in Assamese literature. He was a prominent Assamese journalist, publisher, and social reformer, known for founding The Assam Tribune, one of the leading newspapers in Northeast India.

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Radha Govinda Baruah is referred to as the "Singhapurush" (Lion Man) in Assamese literature. He was a prominent Assamese journalist, publisher, and social reformer, known for founding The Assam Tribune, one of the leading newspapers in Northeast India.

The Suwansiri River, a major tributary of the Brahmaputra, is historically known for its association with gold. The name "Suwansiri" itself is derived from Sanskrit words meaning "golden flow."

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The Suwansiri River, a major tributary of the Brahmaputra, is historically known for its association with gold. The name "Suwansiri" itself is derived from Sanskrit words meaning "golden flow."

Suhungmung was the first Ahom king to adopt the Hindu name "Swarga Narayan". The title "Swargadeo" or "Lord of Heaven" in Assamese was later given to Suhungmung and his successors.

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Suhungmung was the first Ahom king to adopt the Hindu name "Swarga Narayan". The title "Swargadeo" or "Lord of Heaven" in Assamese was later given to Suhungmung and his successors.

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According to the 2011 census, Muslims constitute the largest minority community in Assam.

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According to the 2011 census, Muslims constitute the largest minority community in Assam.

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The state of Assam comprises three physiographical divisions, namely, the Brahmaputra Valley, the Barak Valley and the Karbi-Anglong and the North-Cachar hills.

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The state of Assam comprises three physiographical divisions, namely, the Brahmaputra Valley, the Barak Valley and the Karbi-Anglong and the North-Cachar hills.

Assam shares international borders with both Bhutan to the north and Bangladesh to the south.

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Assam shares international borders with both Bhutan to the north and Bangladesh to the south.

Bhattadeva is now known as the father of Assamese prose who introduced it in Assam.

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Bhattadeva is now known as the father of Assamese prose who introduced it in Assam.