When did the British first arrive in Assam? [#2302]

The British first arrived in Assam in 1824 during the First Anglo-Burmese War. Assam was occupied by British forces following the First Anglo-Burmese War and on 24 February 1826.

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The British first arrived in Assam in 1824 during the First Anglo-Burmese War. Assam was occupied by British forces following the First Anglo-Burmese War and on 24 February 1826.

The major crop cultivated in the Brahmaputra Valley of Assam is rice (paddy).

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The major crop cultivated in the Brahmaputra Valley of Assam is rice (paddy).

Raghunath Choudhury is known as the "Bihogi Kavi" (Bird Poet) in Assamese literature. He was a noted poet known for his love of nature and his poems often featured birds and other natural elements.

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Raghunath Choudhury is known as the "Bihogi Kavi" (Bird Poet) in Assamese literature. He was a noted poet known for his love of nature and his poems often featured birds and other natural elements.

Bishnu Prasad Rabha, (BPR=KG), a multifaceted artist and revolutionary singer of Assam, is revered as 'Kalaguru' (Master of Arts) for his exceptional contributions to Assamese music, dance, painting, literature, and political activism.

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Bishnu Prasad Rabha, (BPR=KG), a multifaceted artist and revolutionary singer of Assam, is revered as 'Kalaguru' (Master of Arts) for his exceptional contributions to Assamese music, dance, painting, literature, and political activism.

NDFB

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NDFB

The Brahma Religion is a monotheistic religion primarily followed by the Bodo people of Assam. It emphasizes the worship of a single supreme deity, Sidho-Kanho.

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The Brahma Religion is a monotheistic religion primarily followed by the Bodo people of Assam. It emphasizes the worship of a single supreme deity, Sidho-Kanho.

Sukumar Barkaith wrote Hastividyarnava, an ancient treatise on elephants, or elephantology, in 1734 AD. The book was commissioned by King Siva Singha (1714–1744 C.E.) and his queen consort Ambika. The book was painted by artists Dilbar and Dosai, but the quality of the landscapes suggests that they were unfamiliar with Assam.

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Sukumar Barkaith wrote Hastividyarnava, an ancient treatise on elephants, or elephantology, in 1734 AD. The book was commissioned by King Siva Singha (1714–1744 C.E.) and his queen consort Ambika. The book was painted by artists Dilbar and Dosai, but the quality of the landscapes suggests that they were unfamiliar with Assam.

The Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary located on the eastern fringe of Guwahati, Assam, India. The name Amchang is originated from the name of Arleng village named Amcheng located in the heart of the wildlife sanctuary. The sanctuary is known for hosting rare and endangered birds and animals.

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The Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary located on the eastern fringe of Guwahati, Assam, India. The name Amchang is originated from the name of Arleng village named Amcheng located in the heart of the wildlife sanctuary. The sanctuary is known for hosting rare and endangered birds and animals.

Jorhat

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Jorhat

Karbi Anglong plateau is an extension of the Indian Karbi-Meghalaya Plateau or Indian Peninsular Plateau (Deccan Plateau) in Assam, a North Eastern state of India.

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Karbi Anglong plateau is an extension of the Indian Karbi-Meghalaya Plateau or Indian Peninsular Plateau (Deccan Plateau) in Assam, a North Eastern state of India.

The Saraighat Bridge (1.492 km) was constructed between 1959 and 1962. When it was completed, it was India's longest bridge and the third-longest in Asia. The bridge was completed in September 1962 and the first engine rolled across it on 23 September 1962, followed by Goods Train service from 31 October that year. The roadway opened in March 1963. The Saraighat Bridge is the first bridge in Assam to cross the Brahmaputra River. It connects north Guwahati to Guwahati city.

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The Saraighat Bridge (1.492 km) was constructed between 1959 and 1962. When it was completed, it was India's longest bridge and the third-longest in Asia. The bridge was completed in September 1962 and the first engine rolled across it on 23 September 1962, followed by Goods Train service from 31 October that year. The roadway opened in March 1963. The Saraighat Bridge is the first bridge in Assam to cross the Brahmaputra River. It connects north Guwahati to Guwahati city.