Who discovered Tea plants in Assam in 1823? [#1553]

Robert Bruce, a Scottish adventurer, discovered tea plants growing wild in the upper Brahmaputra Valley of Assam in 1823. Bruce was drawn to the tea plants after noticing their distinct appearance and aroma, and the Singpho tribe's traditional use of the leaves for medicinal purposes.

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Robert Bruce, a Scottish adventurer, discovered tea plants growing wild in the upper Brahmaputra Valley of Assam in 1823. Bruce was drawn to the tea plants after noticing their distinct appearance and aroma, and the Singpho tribe's traditional use of the leaves for medicinal purposes.

The Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary in Assam is specifically known for its high density of Hoolock Gibbons. It is one of the best places in India to observe these endangered apes in their natural habitat. Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary is situated in the Jorhat district of Assam.

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The Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary in Assam is specifically known for its high density of Hoolock Gibbons. It is one of the best places in India to observe these endangered apes in their natural habitat. Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary is situated in the Jorhat district of Assam.

Batik is a technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to whole cloth, or cloth made using this technique.

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Batik is a technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to whole cloth, or cloth made using this technique.

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.

Sri Madhabdeva established the Barpeta Satra in Barpeta, Assam, India in the year 1583 AD. He stayed at the Satra for eight years and appointed Sri Mathura Das Burha Ata as the first Satradhikar. Burha Ata then systematized the Satra's administration, which led to the development of the institution and the region of Barpeta.

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Sri Madhabdeva established the Barpeta Satra in Barpeta, Assam, India in the year 1583 AD. He stayed at the Satra for eight years and appointed Sri Mathura Das Burha Ata as the first Satradhikar. Burha Ata then systematized the Satra's administration, which led to the development of the institution and the region of Barpeta.

Piyoli Barphukan and Jeuram Dulia Baruah were hanged to death in 1830 and the rest were expelled from the country. Thus Assam passed into the hands of the British. Besides Assam, they annexed Khamtis, Singhpho, Matak, Kachari, Naga, Garo, Luchai and other hilly kingdoms to the ever growing empire.

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Piyoli Barphukan and Jeuram Dulia Baruah were hanged to death in 1830 and the rest were expelled from the country. Thus Assam passed into the hands of the British. Besides Assam, they annexed Khamtis, Singhpho, Matak, Kachari, Naga, Garo, Luchai and other hilly kingdoms to the ever growing empire.

The real name of crime thriller writer Ranju Hazarika is Kumud Chandra Hazarika. He is a prolific Assamese writer known for his suspenseful and thrilling novels.

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The real name of crime thriller writer Ranju Hazarika is Kumud Chandra Hazarika. He is a prolific Assamese writer known for his suspenseful and thrilling novels.

Apong is a traditional rice beer widely consumed by various indigenous communities in Assam, India. It's a fermented beverage prepared from rice and local yeast, with recipes and brewing techniques often passed down through families. Apong plays a significant role in Assamese culture and is commonly featured in social gatherings, festivals, and religious ceremonies. It is also known by other local names such as "Haaz", "Mod" or “Lao-pani”.

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Apong is a traditional rice beer widely consumed by various indigenous communities in Assam, India. It's a fermented beverage prepared from rice and local yeast, with recipes and brewing techniques often passed down through families. Apong plays a significant role in Assamese culture and is commonly featured in social gatherings, festivals, and religious ceremonies. It is also known by other local names such as "Haaz", "Mod" or “Lao-pani”.

The Charyapadas, a collection of mystic poems, are believed to have been composed between the 8th and 12th centuries CE. This period aligns with the Pala dynasty's rule in Bengal and Assam and the flourishing of Tantric Buddhism. They are considered early examples of Eastern Indo-Aryan languages, ancestral to Assamese and Bengali, and offer valuable insights into the social, cultural, and religious landscape of the time.

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The Charyapadas, a collection of mystic poems, are believed to have been composed between the 8th and 12th centuries CE. This period aligns with the Pala dynasty's rule in Bengal and Assam and the flourishing of Tantric Buddhism. They are considered early examples of Eastern Indo-Aryan languages, ancestral to Assamese and Bengali, and offer valuable insights into the social, cultural, and religious landscape of the time.

The Assam Oil Company was formed in 1899 to take over the oil interests of the Assam Railways and Trading Company (AR&T) in the Digboi-Makum area.

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The Assam Oil Company was formed in 1899 to take over the oil interests of the Assam Railways and Trading Company (AR&T) in the Digboi-Makum area.

The Dehing Patkai Rainforest is often referred to as the "Amazon of the East" due to its vast expanse and rich biodiversity, similar to the Amazon rainforest in South America. It is one of the largest surviving tropical lowland rainforests in India.

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The Dehing Patkai Rainforest is often referred to as the "Amazon of the East" due to its vast expanse and rich biodiversity, similar to the Amazon rainforest in South America. It is one of the largest surviving tropical lowland rainforests in India.