When did bank erosion in Majuli begin after an earthquake? [#2180]

According to available information, significant bank erosion in Majuli, Assam, began after the major earthquake of 1950. This earthquake caused substantial changes in the Brahmaputra riverbed, leading to increased erosion of the island's banks.

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According to available information, significant bank erosion in Majuli, Assam, began after the major earthquake of 1950. This earthquake caused substantial changes in the Brahmaputra riverbed, leading to increased erosion of the island's banks.

Karbi Anglong was originally a single district. In 2015, an administrative reorganization divided it into two separate districts: Karbi Anglong (eastern part) and West Karbi Anglong (western part) by the Kapili River.

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Karbi Anglong was originally a single district. In 2015, an administrative reorganization divided it into two separate districts: Karbi Anglong (eastern part) and West Karbi Anglong (western part) by the Kapili River.

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.

The British occupied Guwahati on March 28, 1824, during the First Anglo-Burmese War. The war lasted from 1824 to 1826 and was the first of three wars between the British and Burmese empires in the 19th century. The British captured Guwahati, Raha, and Nowgong in less than a month. The British also made administrative arrangements by October 1824. The war resulted in parts of Burma coming under the control of the East India Company. Assam became a part of India in 1826 after the Treaty of Yandaboo.

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The British occupied Guwahati on March 28, 1824, during the First Anglo-Burmese War. The war lasted from 1824 to 1826 and was the first of three wars between the British and Burmese empires in the 19th century. The British captured Guwahati, Raha, and Nowgong in less than a month. The British also made administrative arrangements by October 1824. The war resulted in parts of Burma coming under the control of the East India Company. Assam became a part of India in 1826 after the Treaty of Yandaboo.

Being a puppet in the hands of the Burmese, Jogeswar Singha was unable to exercise any authority, during his reign. People use to refer him as “Maane pota Raja”, means king installed by Burmese.

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Being a puppet in the hands of the Burmese, Jogeswar Singha was unable to exercise any authority, during his reign. People use to refer him as “Maane pota Raja”, means king installed by Burmese.

Rebati Mohan Dutta Choudhury, popularly known as Sheelabhadra, was a noted Assamese writer and academician. He is best known for his novel "Madhupur Bahudur," which won the Sahitya Akademi Award.

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Rebati Mohan Dutta Choudhury, popularly known as Sheelabhadra, was a noted Assamese writer and academician. He is best known for his novel "Madhupur Bahudur," which won the Sahitya Akademi Award.

Plate tectonics is the theory that the Earth's outer layer is divided into large plates that move relative to each other, creating and destroying landforms, oceans, and continents over millions of years.

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Plate tectonics is the theory that the Earth's outer layer is divided into large plates that move relative to each other, creating and destroying landforms, oceans, and continents over millions of years.

The state of Assam comprises three physiographical divisions, namely, the Brahmaputra Valley, the Barak Valley and the Karbi-Anglong and the North-Cachar hills.

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The state of Assam comprises three physiographical divisions, namely, the Brahmaputra Valley, the Barak Valley and the Karbi-Anglong and the North-Cachar hills.

The Kamarupa Kingdom was an ancient Assamese kingdom that existed from the 4th to the 12th century. It was known for its rich cultural heritage, including its art, literature, and architecture. The kingdom was ruled by the Varman dynasty and was a major center of learning and culture in ancient India. The Varman dynasty ruled the Kamarupa kingdom of Assam from 350–655 CE.

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The Kamarupa Kingdom was an ancient Assamese kingdom that existed from the 4th to the 12th century. It was known for its rich cultural heritage, including its art, literature, and architecture. The kingdom was ruled by the Varman dynasty and was a major center of learning and culture in ancient India. The Varman dynasty ruled the Kamarupa kingdom of Assam from 350–655 CE.

Muga silk is a unique and highly prized silk variety native to Assam, recognized for its natural golden color.

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Muga silk is a unique and highly prized silk variety native to Assam, recognized for its natural golden color.

Assam is world-famous for its production of high-quality black tea. The region's unique terroir and climate conditions contribute to the distinct flavor profile of Assam tea, characterized by its briskness, malty taste, and rich aroma.

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Assam is world-famous for its production of high-quality black tea. The region's unique terroir and climate conditions contribute to the distinct flavor profile of Assam tea, characterized by its briskness, malty taste, and rich aroma.