Who composed the Hasti Vidyarnava? [#1547]

Sukumar Barkaith wrote Hastividyarnava, an ancient treatise on elephants, or elephantology, in 1734 AD. The book was commissioned by King Siva Singha (1714–1744 C.E.) and his queen consort Ambika. The book was painted by artists Dilbar and Dosai, but the quality of the landscapes suggests that they were unfamiliar with Assam.

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Sukumar Barkaith wrote Hastividyarnava, an ancient treatise on elephants, or elephantology, in 1734 AD. The book was commissioned by King Siva Singha (1714–1744 C.E.) and his queen consort Ambika. The book was painted by artists Dilbar and Dosai, but the quality of the landscapes suggests that they were unfamiliar with Assam.

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.

A herd is a group of animals, especially large mammals such as elephants, deer, or buffalo. A group of elephants also known as parade, memory.

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A herd is a group of animals, especially large mammals such as elephants, deer, or buffalo. A group of elephants also known as parade, memory.

The highest peak in Assam is Mount Tumjang, which is 1,866 meters tall. Mount Tumjang is located in the Borail Range in the Dima Hasao district of Assam. The peak is named after the village of Tumjang, which is named after the rare "Tum" tree found in the village. You can reach Mount Tumjang by trekking beyond Sielkal.

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The highest peak in Assam is Mount Tumjang, which is 1,866 meters tall. Mount Tumjang is located in the Borail Range in the Dima Hasao district of Assam. The peak is named after the village of Tumjang, which is named after the rare "Tum" tree found in the village. You can reach Mount Tumjang by trekking beyond Sielkal.

Sualkuchi is a town in the Kamrup district of Assam, India. It is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of silk weaving, particularly of Muga silk.

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Sualkuchi is a town in the Kamrup district of Assam, India. It is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of silk weaving, particularly of Muga silk.

The Tocklai Tea Research Institute is the world's largest and oldest tea research institute, located in Jorhat, Assam, India. It plays a crucial role in research and development of tea cultivation and processing practices.

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The Tocklai Tea Research Institute is the world's largest and oldest tea research institute, located in Jorhat, Assam, India. It plays a crucial role in research and development of tea cultivation and processing practices.

Pratima Pandey Barua

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Pratima Pandey Barua

Ahom king Rudra Singha (1696–1714) built the Joysagar Tank in 1697 in Sibsagar, Assam, India in memory of his mother, Joymoti Konwari. The tank is believed to be India's largest man-made lake, covering 318 acres (1.29 km2) of land, with 155 acres (0.63 km2) of fresh water. The water level is 14 feet higher than ground level.

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Ahom king Rudra Singha (1696–1714) built the Joysagar Tank in 1697 in Sibsagar, Assam, India in memory of his mother, Joymoti Konwari. The tank is believed to be India's largest man-made lake, covering 318 acres (1.29 km2) of land, with 155 acres (0.63 km2) of fresh water. The water level is 14 feet higher than ground level.

Uruka is the night before Magh Bihu, a significant harvest festival in Assam, India. It's a night of feasting, merrymaking, and community bonding, marking the end of the harvesting season. People prepare special dishes, build temporary shelters (Bhelaghar), and light bonfires (Meji) as part of the celebrations. Uruka is a time to express gratitude for the harvest and enjoy the fruits of their labor before the main Magh Bihu festivities begin.

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Uruka is the night before Magh Bihu, a significant harvest festival in Assam, India. It's a night of feasting, merrymaking, and community bonding, marking the end of the harvesting season. People prepare special dishes, build temporary shelters (Bhelaghar), and light bonfires (Meji) as part of the celebrations. Uruka is a time to express gratitude for the harvest and enjoy the fruits of their labor before the main Magh Bihu festivities begin.

Apurba Kumar Saikia is a noted Assamese short story writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award 2020 for his collection of short stories, "Bengsata".

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Apurba Kumar Saikia is a noted Assamese short story writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award 2020 for his collection of short stories, "Bengsata".

The Kamarupa Kingdom was an ancient kingdom that ruled Assam from the 4th to the 12th century. Its capital city, Pragjyotishpura, was said to be the epicenter of the kingdom's power and culture. King Bhagadatta, who ruled Kamarupa, was a legendary figure who fought on the side of the Kauravas in the Mahabharata war.

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The Kamarupa Kingdom was an ancient kingdom that ruled Assam from the 4th to the 12th century. Its capital city, Pragjyotishpura, was said to be the epicenter of the kingdom's power and culture. King Bhagadatta, who ruled Kamarupa, was a legendary figure who fought on the side of the Kauravas in the Mahabharata war.