Poki was the birthplace of which cultural icon? [#2395]

Jyoti Prasad Agarwala, a prominent Assamese playwright, poet, writer, film director, and composer, was born in Poki. He is widely regarded as a pivotal figure in modern Assamese culture and is known for his contributions to literature, music, and cinema. He is often referred to as "Rupkonwar" (meaning "the handsome prince").

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Jyoti Prasad Agarwala, a prominent Assamese playwright, poet, writer, film director, and composer, was born in Poki. He is widely regarded as a pivotal figure in modern Assamese culture and is known for his contributions to literature, music, and cinema. He is often referred to as "Rupkonwar" (meaning "the handsome prince").

Bhabendra Nath Saikia is a prominent Assamese writer who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1976 for his collection of short stories, "Srinkhal".

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Bhabendra Nath Saikia is a prominent Assamese writer who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1976 for his collection of short stories, "Srinkhal".

Majuli Island is situated in the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India. It is known for its rich cultural heritage and unique ecosystem.

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Majuli Island is situated in the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India. It is known for its rich cultural heritage and unique ecosystem.

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The Patharughat Peasants Uprising of 1894 is sometimes called Assam's Jallianwala Bagh. The uprising took place 25 years before the more famous Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, but is largely forgotten in Indian history. On January 28, 1894, unarmed peasants in Patharughat, Assam, protested against a 70–100% land tax increase by the British. When the British refused to hear grievances, police charged the crowd with lathis and then opened fire. Official records say 15 peasants died and 37 were injured, but unofficial sources say 140 died.

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The Patharughat Peasants Uprising of 1894 is sometimes called Assam's Jallianwala Bagh. The uprising took place 25 years before the more famous Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, but is largely forgotten in Indian history. On January 28, 1894, unarmed peasants in Patharughat, Assam, protested against a 70–100% land tax increase by the British. When the British refused to hear grievances, police charged the crowd with lathis and then opened fire. Official records say 15 peasants died and 37 were injured, but unofficial sources say 140 died.

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (or Assam PCC) was formed in June 1921. Its headquarters is at Rajiv Bhavan in GS Road Guwahati. Kuladhar Chaliha was the first elected president and Chabilal Upadhyaya was the first selected president of the committee when it was founded.

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Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (or Assam PCC) was formed in June 1921. Its headquarters is at Rajiv Bhavan in GS Road Guwahati. Kuladhar Chaliha was the first elected president and Chabilal Upadhyaya was the first selected president of the committee when it was founded.

The Dhodar Ali road was constructed during the reign of Ahom King Gadadhar Singha, around the year 1687. The road is named after the "dhods" (lazy people) who were forced to build it.

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The Dhodar Ali road was constructed during the reign of Ahom King Gadadhar Singha, around the year 1687. The road is named after the "dhods" (lazy people) who were forced to build it.

Pushpalata Das, an Indian independence activist from Assam, founded the 'Mrityu Bahini' (Death Squad) in 1942. This organization was formed as part of the Quit India Movement to resist British rule. She led the Mrityu Bahini in several non-violent protests, including the hoisting of the Indian flag at police stations.

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Pushpalata Das, an Indian independence activist from Assam, founded the 'Mrityu Bahini' (Death Squad) in 1942. This organization was formed as part of the Quit India Movement to resist British rule. She led the Mrityu Bahini in several non-violent protests, including the hoisting of the Indian flag at police stations.

Maniram Dewan, also known as Maniram Dutta Barua, led the revolt of 1857 in Assam. Dewan was a wealthy businessman and the first Assamese tea planter. He was also a close friend of the Ahom king, Purandar Singha.

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Maniram Dewan, also known as Maniram Dutta Barua, led the revolt of 1857 in Assam. Dewan was a wealthy businessman and the first Assamese tea planter. He was also a close friend of the Ahom king, Purandar Singha.

The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) is an autonomous council established under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India in 2003. The BTC is the result of the Memorandum of Settlement between the Government of India, the Government of Assam, and Bodo Liberation Tigers, signed on February 10, 2003.

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The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) is an autonomous council established under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India in 2003. The BTC is the result of the Memorandum of Settlement between the Government of India, the Government of Assam, and Bodo Liberation Tigers, signed on February 10, 2003.

Liladhar Baruah and Mahadev Desai are two Assamese people who participated in the Dandi March in 1930. The Dandi March, also known as the Salt March, was a 24-day nonviolent act of civil disobedience led by Mohandas Gandhi against British rule in India.

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Liladhar Baruah and Mahadev Desai are two Assamese people who participated in the Dandi March in 1930. The Dandi March, also known as the Salt March, was a 24-day nonviolent act of civil disobedience led by Mohandas Gandhi against British rule in India.