Which district of Assam is famous for ivory craft? [#2283]

Barpeta district in Assam has a long-standing tradition of ivory craft. Skilled artisans in the region create intricate and beautiful objects from ivory, including ornaments, toys, and images of deities.

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Barpeta district in Assam has a long-standing tradition of ivory craft. Skilled artisans in the region create intricate and beautiful objects from ivory, including ornaments, toys, and images of deities.

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.

Mrinal Chandra Kalita is a distinguished Assamese writer who was honored with the Bal Sahitya Puraskar award in 2021 for his novel "Bakul Phular Dare".

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Mrinal Chandra Kalita is a distinguished Assamese writer who was honored with the Bal Sahitya Puraskar award in 2021 for his novel "Bakul Phular Dare".

Phrasengmong Borgohain was the chief of the Ahom military during the reign of Ahom king Suhungmung. He was also the husband of Mula Gabhoru, the daughter of the previous Ahom king, Supimphaa.

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Phrasengmong Borgohain was the chief of the Ahom military during the reign of Ahom king Suhungmung. He was also the husband of Mula Gabhoru, the daughter of the previous Ahom king, Supimphaa.

Badanchandra was assassinated in 1818 by a Subedar named Rup Singh in a conspiracy hatched by Numali Rajmao, mother of King Chandrakanta,and a few officials.

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Badanchandra was assassinated in 1818 by a Subedar named Rup Singh in a conspiracy hatched by Numali Rajmao, mother of King Chandrakanta,and a few officials.

3 September

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3 September

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.

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.

Bhuban Mohan Baruah, (BMB=KB), a prominent Assamese novelist and short story writer, often used the pen name 'Kanchan Baruah' for his literary works.

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Bhuban Mohan Baruah, (BMB=KB), a prominent Assamese novelist and short story writer, often used the pen name 'Kanchan Baruah' for his literary works.

Pragjyotisha

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Pragjyotisha

The second Burmese invasion of Assam took place on February 15, 1819. The Burmese army, led by Kiamingi (Ala Mingi Borgohain), was met by an army led by Jagannath Dhekial Phukan at Phulapanichiga, near Janji. The Burmese army was defeated, losing about 300 soldiers, and retreated a short distance.

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The second Burmese invasion of Assam took place on February 15, 1819. The Burmese army, led by Kiamingi (Ala Mingi Borgohain), was met by an army led by Jagannath Dhekial Phukan at Phulapanichiga, near Janji. The Burmese army was defeated, losing about 300 soldiers, and retreated a short distance.