In which year was oil first drilled in Assam? [#2182]

The first oil well in Assam was dug in 1867, but the first commercially viable oil well was drilled in 1889.

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The first oil well in Assam was dug in 1867, but the first commercially viable oil well was drilled in 1889.

Srimanta Sankardeva, a revered saint and social reformer of Assam, established his first Satra at Bordowa, his birthplace. Located in the present-day Nagaon district, this Satra, known as Sri Sri Batadrava Than, holds immense significance as the first center for the propagation of Ekasarana Dharma, the Neo-Vaishnavite religious movement he initiated. It was a pivotal hub for his religious and cultural activities.

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Srimanta Sankardeva, a revered saint and social reformer of Assam, established his first Satra at Bordowa, his birthplace. Located in the present-day Nagaon district, this Satra, known as Sri Sri Batadrava Than, holds immense significance as the first center for the propagation of Ekasarana Dharma, the Neo-Vaishnavite religious movement he initiated. It was a pivotal hub for his religious and cultural activities.

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Bihar

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Bihar

Jyoti Prasad Agarwala, a prominent Assamese playwright, poet, writer, film director, and composer, was born in Poki. He is widely regarded as a pivotal figure in modern Assamese culture and is known for his contributions to literature, music, and cinema. He is often referred to as "Rupkonwar" (meaning "the handsome prince").

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Jyoti Prasad Agarwala, a prominent Assamese playwright, poet, writer, film director, and composer, was born in Poki. He is widely regarded as a pivotal figure in modern Assamese culture and is known for his contributions to literature, music, and cinema. He is often referred to as "Rupkonwar" (meaning "the handsome prince").

Lord Mountbatten (1947-48) was the last viceroy of the British Indian Empire and the first Governor-General of independent India.

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Lord Mountbatten (1947-48) was the last viceroy of the British Indian Empire and the first Governor-General of independent India.

Kanaklata Barua became a martyr during the Quit India Movement of 1942. The 17-year-old Indian independence activist was shot and killed by British police while leading a procession carrying the national flag. The procession was attempting to raise the flag at the Gohpur Police Station on September 20, 1942. Barua was a member of the All India Students' Federation and an organizer in the Mrityu Bahini, a group of freedom fighters.

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Kanaklata Barua became a martyr during the Quit India Movement of 1942. The 17-year-old Indian independence activist was shot and killed by British police while leading a procession carrying the national flag. The procession was attempting to raise the flag at the Gohpur Police Station on September 20, 1942. Barua was a member of the All India Students' Federation and an organizer in the Mrityu Bahini, a group of freedom fighters.

Jorhat

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Jorhat

Assam Police Day is celebrated annually on October 1st to commemorate the formation of the Assam Police Force.

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Assam Police Day is celebrated annually on October 1st to commemorate the formation of the Assam Police Force.

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.

The Treaty of Yandabo (February 1826) formally ended the First Anglo-Burmese War. The treaty was signed on 24 February 1826, nearly two years after the war formally broke out on 5 March 1824, by General Sir Archibald Campbell on the British side, and the Governor of Legaing Maha Min Hla Kyaw Htin from the Burmese side, without any due permission and consent of the Ahom kingdom, Kachari kingdom or the other territories covered in the treaty. With the British army at Yandabo village, only 80 km (50 mi) from the capital Ava, the Burmese were forced to accept the British terms without discussion.

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The Treaty of Yandabo (February 1826) formally ended the First Anglo-Burmese War. The treaty was signed on 24 February 1826, nearly two years after the war formally broke out on 5 March 1824, by General Sir Archibald Campbell on the British side, and the Governor of Legaing Maha Min Hla Kyaw Htin from the Burmese side, without any due permission and consent of the Ahom kingdom, Kachari kingdom or the other territories covered in the treaty. With the British army at Yandabo village, only 80 km (50 mi) from the capital Ava, the Burmese were forced to accept the British terms without discussion.