For which metal was the Suwansiri River famous? [#2285]

The Suwansiri River, a major tributary of the Brahmaputra, is historically known for its association with gold. The name "Suwansiri" itself is derived from Sanskrit words meaning "golden flow."

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The Suwansiri River, a major tributary of the Brahmaputra, is historically known for its association with gold. The name "Suwansiri" itself is derived from Sanskrit words meaning "golden flow."

Mongoloid. The Ahom dynasty (1228–1826) ruled the Ahom Kingdom in present-day Assam, India for nearly 598 years. The dynasty was established by Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao (present-day Yunnan, China) who came to Assam after crossing the Patkai mountains.

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Mongoloid. The Ahom dynasty (1228–1826) ruled the Ahom Kingdom in present-day Assam, India for nearly 598 years. The dynasty was established by Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao (present-day Yunnan, China) who came to Assam after crossing the Patkai mountains.

Chandubi Lake was formed on June 12, 1897, as a result of a devastating earthquake that struck Assam.

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Chandubi Lake was formed on June 12, 1897, as a result of a devastating earthquake that struck Assam.

Bhabendra Nath Saikia is a prominent Assamese writer who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1976 for his collection of short stories, "Srinkhal".

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Bhabendra Nath Saikia is a prominent Assamese writer who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1976 for his collection of short stories, "Srinkhal".

Independent India's first Olympic gold medal in hockey was in 1948, just a year after gaining independence. The victory was especially significant because India defeated Great Britain, its former colonizer, on British soil at Wembley Stadium in London. The win was a major sporting triumph for the newly sovereign nation. The brilliance of players like Dhyan Chand, Roop Singh, and Balbir Singh Sr. inspired generations of hockey players around the world.

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Independent India's first Olympic gold medal in hockey was in 1948, just a year after gaining independence. The victory was especially significant because India defeated Great Britain, its former colonizer, on British soil at Wembley Stadium in London. The win was a major sporting triumph for the newly sovereign nation. The brilliance of players like Dhyan Chand, Roop Singh, and Balbir Singh Sr. inspired generations of hockey players around the world.

Nalini Bala Devi is a renowned Assamese poet who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1968 for her poetry collection "Alakananda".

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Nalini Bala Devi is a renowned Assamese poet who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1968 for her poetry collection "Alakananda".

The average height of Assam from sea level is 79.5 m.

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The average height of Assam from sea level is 79.5 m.

Assam, a state in Northeast India, occupies approximately 78,438 square kilometers, which constitutes roughly 2.39% of India's total land area of 3,287,263 square kilometers.

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Assam, a state in Northeast India, occupies approximately 78,438 square kilometers, which constitutes roughly 2.39% of India's total land area of 3,287,263 square kilometers.

Syed Abdul Malik used the pen names "Ajagar" and "Swami Abhangananda" in Assamese literature. He was a prominent Assamese writer, poet, and journalist known for his progressive views and his contributions to Assamese journalism.

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Syed Abdul Malik used the pen names "Ajagar" and "Swami Abhangananda" in Assamese literature. He was a prominent Assamese writer, poet, and journalist known for his progressive views and his contributions to Assamese journalism.

The Siva Dol was built during the reign of King Shiva Singha of the Ahom dynasty, and constructed in 1734 by his queen, Ambika Kunwari. The Siva Dol is a cluster of three Hindu temples, including the Siva Dol, Vishnu Dol, and Devi Dol, located on the banks of the Sivasagar Tank in Sivasagar Town, Assam. The Siva Dol is said to be the tallest Shiva temple in India, with a height of 104 feet, a perimeter of 195 feet, and an eight-foot high golden dome. The walls are decorated with statues of Hindu gods and goddesses.

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The Siva Dol was built during the reign of King Shiva Singha of the Ahom dynasty, and constructed in 1734 by his queen, Ambika Kunwari. The Siva Dol is a cluster of three Hindu temples, including the Siva Dol, Vishnu Dol, and Devi Dol, located on the banks of the Sivasagar Tank in Sivasagar Town, Assam. The Siva Dol is said to be the tallest Shiva temple in India, with a height of 104 feet, a perimeter of 195 feet, and an eight-foot high golden dome. The walls are decorated with statues of Hindu gods and goddesses.

Sankardeva, a 15th-16th century Assamese polymath, is credited with introducing Neo-Vaishnavism (also known as Ekasarana Dharma) to Assam. This socio-religious movement emphasized devotion to a single God, Krishna, and significantly impacted Assamese culture, literature, and society.

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Sankardeva, a 15th-16th century Assamese polymath, is credited with introducing Neo-Vaishnavism (also known as Ekasarana Dharma) to Assam. This socio-religious movement emphasized devotion to a single God, Krishna, and significantly impacted Assamese culture, literature, and society.