What is the traditional Assamese silk fabric known as? [#2127]

Muga silk is a unique and highly prized silk fabric native to Assam. It is known for its golden color and durability. The traditional silk fabric of Assam is known as Assam silk, which refers to three main types of wild silk: Muga, Paat, Eri.

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Muga silk is a unique and highly prized silk fabric native to Assam. It is known for its golden color and durability. The traditional silk fabric of Assam is known as Assam silk, which refers to three main types of wild silk: Muga, Paat, Eri.

Narakasura, a powerful demon king, is traditionally believed to have defeated Ghatakasura of the Dana dynasty in Assam.

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Narakasura, a powerful demon king, is traditionally believed to have defeated Ghatakasura of the Dana dynasty in Assam.

The Muslim Saint Shah Milan, popular known as Ajan Fakir, who had migrated from Baghdad to Assam, composed the original Zikir songs.

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The Muslim Saint Shah Milan, popular known as Ajan Fakir, who had migrated from Baghdad to Assam, composed the original Zikir songs.

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Ankia Nat is a traditional form of one-act play from Assam, India, developed by the saint-scholar Srimanta Sankaradeva. These plays are primarily religious, depicting episodes from Hindu scriptures, particularly the life of Krishna. They are performed in Brajavali, a unique literary language, and feature a Sutradhara (narrator) who guides the story. Ankia Nats incorporate elements of music, dance (often Sattriya), and elaborate costumes and masks. They played a crucial role in disseminating Neo-Vaishnavite teachings and remain an important part of Assamese cultural heritage.

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Ankia Nat is a traditional form of one-act play from Assam, India, developed by the saint-scholar Srimanta Sankaradeva. These plays are primarily religious, depicting episodes from Hindu scriptures, particularly the life of Krishna. They are performed in Brajavali, a unique literary language, and feature a Sutradhara (narrator) who guides the story. Ankia Nats incorporate elements of music, dance (often Sattriya), and elaborate costumes and masks. They played a crucial role in disseminating Neo-Vaishnavite teachings and remain an important part of Assamese cultural heritage.

Shiva Thapa

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Shiva Thapa

Sualkuchi is renowned as the 'Manchester of Assam' due to its prominence in the silk industry. It's famous for producing high-quality muga, pat, and eri silk.

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Sualkuchi is renowned as the 'Manchester of Assam' due to its prominence in the silk industry. It's famous for producing high-quality muga, pat, and eri silk.

Rudra Singha, an Ahom king, constructed the historic stone bridge over the Namdang river, showcasing remarkable engineering skills for that era.

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Rudra Singha, an Ahom king, constructed the historic stone bridge over the Namdang river, showcasing remarkable engineering skills for that era.

The Makum and Dilli-Jaipore coal fields are the major coal mining areas in Assam.

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The Makum and Dilli-Jaipore coal fields are the major coal mining areas in Assam.

Shaktism became strong during the reign of the Ahom kings Gadadhar Singha (1682–1696) and Siva Singha (1714–). Siva Singha was a strong Shakta and was influenced by Brahmins. He made Shaktism the state religion.

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Shaktism became strong during the reign of the Ahom kings Gadadhar Singha (1682–1696) and Siva Singha (1714–). Siva Singha was a strong Shakta and was influenced by Brahmins. He made Shaktism the state religion.

Sattriya is a classical Indian dance form that originated in the 15th century in Assam. The 15th-century Vaishnava saint and reformer Mahapurusha Sankaradeva created Sattriya as a way to spread the Vaishnava faith. He incorporated elements from local folk dances, treatises, and his own style.

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Sattriya is a classical Indian dance form that originated in the 15th century in Assam. The 15th-century Vaishnava saint and reformer Mahapurusha Sankaradeva created Sattriya as a way to spread the Vaishnava faith. He incorporated elements from local folk dances, treatises, and his own style.