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Ankia Nat is a traditional form of one-act play from Assam, India, developed by the saint-scholar Srimanta Sankaradeva. These plays are primarily religious, depicting episodes from Hindu scriptures, particularly the life of Krishna. They are performed in Brajavali, a unique literary language, and feature a Sutradhara (narrator) who guides the story. Ankia Nats incorporate elements of music, dance (often Sattriya), and elaborate costumes and masks. They played a crucial role in disseminating Neo-Vaishnavite teachings and remain an important part of Assamese cultural heritage.

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Ankia Nat is a traditional form of one-act play from Assam, India, developed by the saint-scholar Srimanta Sankaradeva. These plays are primarily religious, depicting episodes from Hindu scriptures, particularly the life of Krishna. They are performed in Brajavali, a unique literary language, and feature a Sutradhara (narrator) who guides the story. Ankia Nats incorporate elements of music, dance (often Sattriya), and elaborate costumes and masks. They played a crucial role in disseminating Neo-Vaishnavite teachings and remain an important part of Assamese cultural heritage.

The chronicle Sri Sri Swarganarayan Maharajor Jonmokotha was written during the reign of Suhungmung (1497-1539). Suhungmung was the first Ahom ruler to take the Hindu title "Swarganarayan". The chronicle connects the lineage of the Ahom kings to the Hindu god Indra.

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The chronicle Sri Sri Swarganarayan Maharajor Jonmokotha was written during the reign of Suhungmung (1497-1539). Suhungmung was the first Ahom ruler to take the Hindu title "Swarganarayan". The chronicle connects the lineage of the Ahom kings to the Hindu god Indra.

Kaziranga National Park is world-renowned for its significant population of the Indian one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis). It's a major habitat for this vulnerable species, and conservation efforts in Kaziranga have played a crucial role in protecting them. While other parks in Assam might have some rhinos, Kaziranga is the most important and well-known for them.

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Kaziranga National Park is world-renowned for its significant population of the Indian one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis). It's a major habitat for this vulnerable species, and conservation efforts in Kaziranga have played a crucial role in protecting them. While other parks in Assam might have some rhinos, Kaziranga is the most important and well-known for them.

Karimganj

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Karimganj

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1960

Brajanath Sharma, a pioneer of mobile theatre in Assam, is credited with introducing co-acting (specifically, women acting on stage) in 1933. This was a revolutionary step, as previously, female roles were typically played by men. His bold initiative opened up opportunities for women in Assamese theatre and significantly contributed to the industry's development.

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Brajanath Sharma, a pioneer of mobile theatre in Assam, is credited with introducing co-acting (specifically, women acting on stage) in 1933. This was a revolutionary step, as previously, female roles were typically played by men. His bold initiative opened up opportunities for women in Assamese theatre and significantly contributed to the industry's development.

Since 1996, December 2 has been celebrated in Assam as the Sukaphaa Divas, or Asom Divas (Assam Day), to commemorate the advent of the first king of the Ahom kingdom in Assam after his journey over the Patkai Hills.

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Since 1996, December 2 has been celebrated in Assam as the Sukaphaa Divas, or Asom Divas (Assam Day), to commemorate the advent of the first king of the Ahom kingdom in Assam after his journey over the Patkai Hills.

The Battle of Itakhuli was fought in the vicinity of what is now Sukreswar in Guwahati in Assam. This victory was crucial in pushing back Mughal control and recovering the region.

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The Battle of Itakhuli was fought in the vicinity of what is now Sukreswar in Guwahati in Assam. This victory was crucial in pushing back Mughal control and recovering the region.

During his visit to Assam in 1921, Mahatma Gandhi stayed at various locations, including the residence of Tarun Ram Phukan, a prominent freedom fighter, in Guwahati.

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During his visit to Assam in 1921, Mahatma Gandhi stayed at various locations, including the residence of Tarun Ram Phukan, a prominent freedom fighter, in Guwahati.

A Madol is a double-sided barrel drum, a percussion instrument widely used by various ethnic groups in Northeast India, particularly in Assam, Sikkim, and among communities of Nepali origin. It's an important part of their folk music and cultural performances. It is often played during festivals, dances, and other cultural events.

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A Madol is a double-sided barrel drum, a percussion instrument widely used by various ethnic groups in Northeast India, particularly in Assam, Sikkim, and among communities of Nepali origin. It's an important part of their folk music and cultural performances. It is often played during festivals, dances, and other cultural events.

Maniram Dewan, also known as Maniram Dutta Baruah, was a prominent figure in Assam's history and a pioneer in the tea industry. He established his initial tea gardens in the areas of Sivasagar and Jorhat, which were then part of the unified Sivasagar district. These ventures marked the beginning of organized tea cultivation by indigenous Assamese individuals and contributed significantly to the growth of the tea industry in the region.

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Maniram Dewan, also known as Maniram Dutta Baruah, was a prominent figure in Assam's history and a pioneer in the tea industry. He established his initial tea gardens in the areas of Sivasagar and Jorhat, which were then part of the unified Sivasagar district. These ventures marked the beginning of organized tea cultivation by indigenous Assamese individuals and contributed significantly to the growth of the tea industry in the region.