What is the latitude range within which Assam is situated? [#2142]

The State of Assam, popularly known as the land of the red river and blue hills is the gateway to the North East India. Geographically the state is extending from 22°19' to 28°16' North Latitude and 89°42' to 96°30' East Longitude between the foot hills of the Eastern Himalayas and the Patkai and Naga Hill Ranges.

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The State of Assam, popularly known as the land of the red river and blue hills is the gateway to the North East India. Geographically the state is extending from 22°19' to 28°16' North Latitude and 89°42' to 96°30' East Longitude between the foot hills of the Eastern Himalayas and the Patkai and Naga Hill Ranges.

The Himalayas form a massive mountain range that acts as a natural barrier, preventing cold polar winds from reaching Assam during the winter months. This helps maintain a relatively moderate climate in the region.

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The Himalayas form a massive mountain range that acts as a natural barrier, preventing cold polar winds from reaching Assam during the winter months. This helps maintain a relatively moderate climate in the region.

Baikho puja is a significant pre-harvest festival celebrated by the Rabha tribe of Assam. It is a time for thanksgiving and seeking blessings for a bountiful harvest.

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Baikho puja is a significant pre-harvest festival celebrated by the Rabha tribe of Assam. It is a time for thanksgiving and seeking blessings for a bountiful harvest.

Lawn Bowls

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Lawn Bowls

Gopinath Bordoloi AnswerMaulavi Saiyid Sir Muhammad Saadulla was the first Chief Minister (Premier) of Assam (before independence). It was in 1937, Saadulla was selected as Premier of Assam by British. He served in his post three times. After independence of India, Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi became chief minister of Assam. So, we often refer to him as the first Chief minister of Assam.

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Gopinath Bordoloi AnswerMaulavi Saiyid Sir Muhammad Saadulla was the first Chief Minister (Premier) of Assam (before independence). It was in 1937, Saadulla was selected as Premier of Assam by British. He served in his post three times. After independence of India, Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi became chief minister of Assam. So, we often refer to him as the first Chief minister of Assam.

The Phulaguri Uprising, also known as the Phulaguri Dhawa, was the first peasant revolt in Assam against British rule. It took place in October 1861 in Phulaguri village, located in the Brahmaputra Valley. The uprising was a reaction to the British Indian Empire's new farm and income taxation policies, which were implemented after the 1857 Indian Rebellion.

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The Phulaguri Uprising, also known as the Phulaguri Dhawa, was the first peasant revolt in Assam against British rule. It took place in October 1861 in Phulaguri village, located in the Brahmaputra Valley. The uprising was a reaction to the British Indian Empire's new farm and income taxation policies, which were implemented after the 1857 Indian Rebellion.

1935

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1935

Srimanta Sankardev, a 15th-century Assamese saint-reformer, is credited with creating the traditional Assamese art form of "Bhaona", a unique blend of classical dance and drama. Bhaona is an integral part of Assamese cultural heritage and is still performed today.

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Srimanta Sankardev, a 15th-century Assamese saint-reformer, is credited with creating the traditional Assamese art form of "Bhaona", a unique blend of classical dance and drama. Bhaona is an integral part of Assamese cultural heritage and is still performed today.

Jhumur is a traditional folk dance performed by the tea garden communities of Assam, often descendants of tribal groups brought to work in the tea plantations during the British colonial period. It's a vibrant and energetic dance characterized by its distinctive music, rhythmic movements, and colorful attire. While Bihu is also a significant dance form in Assam, Jhumur is specifically linked to the tea gardens and their unique cultural heritage.

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Jhumur is a traditional folk dance performed by the tea garden communities of Assam, often descendants of tribal groups brought to work in the tea plantations during the British colonial period. It's a vibrant and energetic dance characterized by its distinctive music, rhythmic movements, and colorful attire. While Bihu is also a significant dance form in Assam, Jhumur is specifically linked to the tea gardens and their unique cultural heritage.

Joymati was tortured and killed at Jerenga Pathar, which is now a part of Sivasagar district, Assam. Her sacrifice is widely remembered and celebrated in Assam, and the Joysagar tank was constructed at the site of her torture.

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Joymati was tortured and killed at Jerenga Pathar, which is now a part of Sivasagar district, Assam. Her sacrifice is widely remembered and celebrated in Assam, and the Joysagar tank was constructed at the site of her torture.

Shiva Thapa

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Shiva Thapa