In terms of area, where does Assam rank among the northeastern states? [#2150]

Assam is the second-largest state in northeastern India by area, covering approximately 78,438 square kilometers. Only Arunachal Pradesh is larger.

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Assam is the second-largest state in northeastern India by area, covering approximately 78,438 square kilometers. Only Arunachal Pradesh is larger.

Ambikagiri Raichoudhury

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Ambikagiri Raichoudhury

Nitipal, also known as Nitai, was the last king of the Chutiya dynasty. He ruled alongside his legendary wife, Queen Sadhani.

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Nitipal, also known as Nitai, was the last king of the Chutiya dynasty. He ruled alongside his legendary wife, Queen Sadhani.

Tusu Puja is a significant harvest festival primarily observed by the tea tribes and other tribal communities in Assam, as well as in parts of West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha.

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Tusu Puja is a significant harvest festival primarily observed by the tea tribes and other tribal communities in Assam, as well as in parts of West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha.

Assam covers 2.4% of India's total geographical area. Assam is the second largest state in northeastern India by area and the largest in terms of population.

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Assam covers 2.4% of India's total geographical area. Assam is the second largest state in northeastern India by area and the largest in terms of population.

Thuria refers to a specific style of traditional earrings worn by Assamese women. They are often made of gold or silver and feature intricate designs.

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Thuria refers to a specific style of traditional earrings worn by Assamese women. They are often made of gold or silver and feature intricate designs.

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1926

Foxtail Orchid

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Foxtail Orchid

The Patharughat Peasants Uprising of 1894 is sometimes called Assam's Jallianwala Bagh. The uprising took place 25 years before the more famous Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, but is largely forgotten in Indian history. On January 28, 1894, unarmed peasants in Patharughat, Assam, protested against a 70–100% land tax increase by the British. When the British refused to hear grievances, police charged the crowd with lathis and then opened fire. Official records say 15 peasants died and 37 were injured, but unofficial sources say 140 died.

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The Patharughat Peasants Uprising of 1894 is sometimes called Assam's Jallianwala Bagh. The uprising took place 25 years before the more famous Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, but is largely forgotten in Indian history. On January 28, 1894, unarmed peasants in Patharughat, Assam, protested against a 70–100% land tax increase by the British. When the British refused to hear grievances, police charged the crowd with lathis and then opened fire. Official records say 15 peasants died and 37 were injured, but unofficial sources say 140 died.

The Bodo language is primarily written using the Devanagari script, which is also used for Hindi and many other Indian languages.

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The Bodo language is primarily written using the Devanagari script, which is also used for Hindi and many other Indian languages.

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.