Which dance form is associated with the tea gardens of Assam? [#2327]

Jhumur is a traditional folk dance performed by the tea garden communities of Assam, often descendants of tribal groups brought to work in the tea plantations during the British colonial period. It's a vibrant and energetic dance characterized by its distinctive music, rhythmic movements, and colorful attire. While Bihu is also a significant dance form in Assam, Jhumur is specifically linked to the tea gardens and their unique cultural heritage.

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Jhumur is a traditional folk dance performed by the tea garden communities of Assam, often descendants of tribal groups brought to work in the tea plantations during the British colonial period. It's a vibrant and energetic dance characterized by its distinctive music, rhythmic movements, and colorful attire. While Bihu is also a significant dance form in Assam, Jhumur is specifically linked to the tea gardens and their unique cultural heritage.

1935

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1935

Gujarat

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Gujarat

The Treaty of Yandaboo was a historical agreement signed on February 24, 1826, between the Ahom kingdom and the British East India Company, marking the transition from the Ahom kingdom to British colonial rule in Assam. The treaty ended the First Anglo-Burmese War and paved the way for British rule in Assam.

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The Treaty of Yandaboo was a historical agreement signed on February 24, 1826, between the Ahom kingdom and the British East India Company, marking the transition from the Ahom kingdom to British colonial rule in Assam. The treaty ended the First Anglo-Burmese War and paved the way for British rule in Assam.

Dibrugarh is a major city in Assam and is situated on the banks of the Brahmaputra River.

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Dibrugarh is a major city in Assam and is situated on the banks of the Brahmaputra River.

The traditional Assamese wedding attire for women is the Mekhela Chador. It's a two-piece garment: the Mekhela is a long, cylindrical cloth draped around the waist, and the Chador is a longer cloth draped over the shoulder. Traditionally made of silk (often Muga silk) and adorned with intricate embroidery, the Mekhela Chador is considered elegant and culturally significant. While modern brides may choose other outfits, the Mekhela Chador remains a cherished part of Assamese wedding traditions.

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The traditional Assamese wedding attire for women is the Mekhela Chador. It's a two-piece garment: the Mekhela is a long, cylindrical cloth draped around the waist, and the Chador is a longer cloth draped over the shoulder. Traditionally made of silk (often Muga silk) and adorned with intricate embroidery, the Mekhela Chador is considered elegant and culturally significant. While modern brides may choose other outfits, the Mekhela Chador remains a cherished part of Assamese wedding traditions.

Birinchi Kumar Barua is a prominent Assamese scholar and writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1964 for his work on Assamese folk culture, "Asamar Lok-Sanskriti".

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Birinchi Kumar Barua is a prominent Assamese scholar and writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1964 for his work on Assamese folk culture, "Asamar Lok-Sanskriti".

1874

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1874

Ranjan Gogoi

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Ranjan Gogoi

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

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

Kaziranga national park

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Kaziranga national park