Who was Mangri Oraon? [#2320]

Mangri Oraon was a tea worker and a leader in the Indian freedom movement. She was the first woman martyr of Assam.

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Mangri Oraon was a tea worker and a leader in the Indian freedom movement. She was the first woman martyr of Assam.

Sattriya dance originated in the 15th century in a monastery in Sattra, Assam. It was a key part of the neo-Vaishnavite movement led by Srimanta Sankardev, who believed in the importance of devoutly chanting the name of God.

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Sattriya dance originated in the 15th century in a monastery in Sattra, Assam. It was a key part of the neo-Vaishnavite movement led by Srimanta Sankardev, who believed in the importance of devoutly chanting the name of God.

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1935

The Ali-Aai-Ligang festival is primarily celebrated by the Mishing tribe, one of the largest indigenous groups in Assam. It is a significant agricultural festival marking the beginning of the sowing season.

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The Ali-Aai-Ligang festival is primarily celebrated by the Mishing tribe, one of the largest indigenous groups in Assam. It is a significant agricultural festival marking the beginning of the sowing season.

Apurba Kumar Saikia is a noted Assamese short story writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award 2020 for his collection of short stories, "Bengsata".

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Apurba Kumar Saikia is a noted Assamese short story writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award 2020 for his collection of short stories, "Bengsata".

Madhavdeva, a key figure in Assamese literature and culture, composed 191 Bargeets. These devotional songs are a cornerstone of the Assamese Vaishnavite tradition. While his guru, Srimanta Sankardeva, initiated the Bargeet tradition, Madhavdeva significantly contributed to it, creating a substantial and influential body of work after a fire destroyed most of Sankardeva's compositions.

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Madhavdeva, a key figure in Assamese literature and culture, composed 191 Bargeets. These devotional songs are a cornerstone of the Assamese Vaishnavite tradition. While his guru, Srimanta Sankardeva, initiated the Bargeet tradition, Madhavdeva significantly contributed to it, creating a substantial and influential body of work after a fire destroyed most of Sankardeva's compositions.

Ananda Chandra Agarwala, a prominent figure in Assamese literature, is known for using the pen name 'Sri Harsha'. He was a versatile writer, poet, and scholar who made significant contributions to Assamese literature and culture.

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Ananda Chandra Agarwala, a prominent figure in Assamese literature, is known for using the pen name 'Sri Harsha'. He was a versatile writer, poet, and scholar who made significant contributions to Assamese literature and culture.

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700 km

The Siva Dol, a prominent landmark in Sivasagar, Assam, was built by 'Dor Raja' Ambika, the queen of Ahom king Swargadeo Siba Singha, in 1734. This towering temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is a significant example of Ahom architecture.

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The Siva Dol, a prominent landmark in Sivasagar, Assam, was built by 'Dor Raja' Ambika, the queen of Ahom king Swargadeo Siba Singha, in 1734. This towering temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is a significant example of Ahom architecture.

Assam shares its northern border with the country of Bhutan.

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Assam shares its northern border with the country of Bhutan.

Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary is the only Ramsar site wetland in Assam. It is a freshwater lake in the Kamrup district of the lower Brahmaputra valley, on the outskirts of Guwahati. The 4.1 sq km sanctuary is managed by the Assam Forest Department.

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Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary is the only Ramsar site wetland in Assam. It is a freshwater lake in the Kamrup district of the lower Brahmaputra valley, on the outskirts of Guwahati. The 4.1 sq km sanctuary is managed by the Assam Forest Department.