Who was Ali Mech Raja? [#2307]

Ali Mech was a tribal chief in the 13th century CE, in the region of present-day north of Bengal belonging to the Mech people. He is said to have helped Bakhtiyar Khalji during his Tibet campaign and converted to Islam under his influence.

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Ali Mech was a tribal chief in the 13th century CE, in the region of present-day north of Bengal belonging to the Mech people. He is said to have helped Bakhtiyar Khalji during his Tibet campaign and converted to Islam under his influence.

Swargadeo is the revered title bestowed upon the Ahom kings, signifying their divine status and supreme authority.

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Swargadeo is the revered title bestowed upon the Ahom kings, signifying their divine status and supreme authority.

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.

The Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary in Assam is specifically known for its high density of Hoolock Gibbons. It is one of the best places in India to observe these endangered apes in their natural habitat. Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary is situated in the Jorhat district of Assam.

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The Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary in Assam is specifically known for its high density of Hoolock Gibbons. It is one of the best places in India to observe these endangered apes in their natural habitat. Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary is situated in the Jorhat district of Assam.

Achyut Lahkar is considered the father of modern Assamese mobile theatre. He founded Nataraj Theatre in 1963 in Pathsala, Assam. While traveling theatre forms like Yatra were present earlier, Lahkar's Nataraj Theatre formalized and popularized mobile theatre with its organized structure and focus on contemporary themes, making it a significant cultural force in Assam.

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Achyut Lahkar is considered the father of modern Assamese mobile theatre. He founded Nataraj Theatre in 1963 in Pathsala, Assam. While traveling theatre forms like Yatra were present earlier, Lahkar's Nataraj Theatre formalized and popularized mobile theatre with its organized structure and focus on contemporary themes, making it a significant cultural force in Assam.

1/6 There are more than 850 tea estates and more than 2500 tea gardens in Assam covering thousands of acres of land of the state. Assam accounts for 1/6th of the tea produced in the world and 52 percent in the country.

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1/6 There are more than 850 tea estates and more than 2500 tea gardens in Assam covering thousands of acres of land of the state. Assam accounts for 1/6th of the tea produced in the world and 52 percent in the country.

Orunodoi or Arunodoi was the first Assamese-language magazine published monthly from Sibsagar, Assam, in 1846.

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Orunodoi or Arunodoi was the first Assamese-language magazine published monthly from Sibsagar, Assam, in 1846.

Bhattadeva is now known as the father of Assamese prose who introduced it in Assam.

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Bhattadeva is now known as the father of Assamese prose who introduced it in Assam.

The Digboi Refinery, recognized as the oldest operating oil refinery in India, is situated in the Tinsukia district of Assam. It was established in the early 20th century and continues to play a significant role in the region's oil and gas industry. It is a testament to the long history of petroleum exploration and refining in Assam.

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The Digboi Refinery, recognized as the oldest operating oil refinery in India, is situated in the Tinsukia district of Assam. It was established in the early 20th century and continues to play a significant role in the region's oil and gas industry. It is a testament to the long history of petroleum exploration and refining in Assam.

Badan Chandra Barphukan was the chief of Ahom forces in Lower Assam and betrayed the kingdom by inviting the Burmese to invade Assam. He was installed as the Prime minister by the Burmese and later assassinated by Subedar Rup Singh in 1818.

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Badan Chandra Barphukan was the chief of Ahom forces in Lower Assam and betrayed the kingdom by inviting the Burmese to invade Assam. He was installed as the Prime minister by the Burmese and later assassinated by Subedar Rup Singh in 1818.

Jorhat district in Assam was declared the first tobacco-free district in the state. This initiative aimed to promote a healthier lifestyle and reduce the harmful effects of tobacco consumption.

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Jorhat district in Assam was declared the first tobacco-free district in the state. This initiative aimed to promote a healthier lifestyle and reduce the harmful effects of tobacco consumption.