Who introduced Neo Vaishnavism to Assam? [#2306]

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.

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.

Chakreshwar Bhattacharyya, a prominent Assamese writer and journalist, used the pen name "Rajpathar Sil" (Stone on the Royal Road) for his literary works.

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Chakreshwar Bhattacharyya, a prominent Assamese writer and journalist, used the pen name "Rajpathar Sil" (Stone on the Royal Road) for his literary works.

Maniram was taken into custody at Calcutta and brought to Jorhat to stand trial. Altogether 30 individuals were tried by Captain Charles Holroyd, district officer of Sibsagar, appointed special commissioner to preside over the `Conspiracy Case'.

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Maniram was taken into custody at Calcutta and brought to Jorhat to stand trial. Altogether 30 individuals were tried by Captain Charles Holroyd, district officer of Sibsagar, appointed special commissioner to preside over the `Conspiracy Case'.

Batik is a technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to whole cloth, or cloth made using this technique.

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Batik is a technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to whole cloth, or cloth made using this technique.

One Horned Rhinoceros

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One Horned Rhinoceros

Sylhet district was part of Assam until 1947, when it was separated and included in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) due to the Radcliffe Line boundary demarcation. This separation was a contentious issue and led to some unrest in the region.

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Sylhet district was part of Assam until 1947, when it was separated and included in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) due to the Radcliffe Line boundary demarcation. This separation was a contentious issue and led to some unrest in the region.

Hinduism is the predominant religion in Assam. According to the 2011 census, approximately 61.47% of the population in Assam adheres to Hinduism.

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Hinduism is the predominant religion in Assam. According to the 2011 census, approximately 61.47% of the population in Assam adheres to Hinduism.

The Assam proper i.e.the Brahmaputra Valley came under the British contact during the tenure of the Ahom King Gaurinath Singh(1769-80) when he sought for military help to control the uprising of the Moamarias. Lord Cornwallis, the then Governor General sent Capt. Welsh in September,1792.

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The Assam proper i.e.the Brahmaputra Valley came under the British contact during the tenure of the Ahom King Gaurinath Singh(1769-80) when he sought for military help to control the uprising of the Moamarias. Lord Cornwallis, the then Governor General sent Capt. Welsh in September,1792.

Swargodeo Sulikphaa, an Ahom king, was commonly known as Lora Raja, which means "Boy King". He was given the name Sulikphaa by an Ahom priest and Ratnadhwaj Singha by a Hindu priest because he was young when he became king.

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Swargodeo Sulikphaa, an Ahom king, was commonly known as Lora Raja, which means "Boy King". He was given the name Sulikphaa by an Ahom priest and Ratnadhwaj Singha by a Hindu priest because he was young when he became king.

Ambikagiri Raichoudhury, affectionately called the "Lion of Assam", was a prominent Assamese freedom fighter and poet who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement, particularly in the Quit India Movement. He was a powerful orator and a key figure in mobilizing support for the movement in Assam.

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Ambikagiri Raichoudhury, affectionately called the "Lion of Assam", was a prominent Assamese freedom fighter and poet who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement, particularly in the Quit India Movement. He was a powerful orator and a key figure in mobilizing support for the movement in Assam.