Who established the 'Shil Kalika Opera Party'? [#2403]

Brajanath Sharma, a prominent figure in Assamese theatre, founded the 'Shil Kalika Opera Party' in 1921. This marked an important early development in the evolution of mobile theatre in Assam. Sharma is recognized for his pioneering work in bringing theatre to wider audiences, particularly in rural areas, and the 'Shil Kalika Opera Party' was a key part of his contribution.

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Brajanath Sharma, a prominent figure in Assamese theatre, founded the 'Shil Kalika Opera Party' in 1921. This marked an important early development in the evolution of mobile theatre in Assam. Sharma is recognized for his pioneering work in bringing theatre to wider audiences, particularly in rural areas, and the 'Shil Kalika Opera Party' was a key part of his contribution.

The title “Burha Raja” (Assamese for "Old King") is associated with the 17th Ahom king, Pratap Singha, also known as Susenghphaa. He was given this name because he was already older when he became king around 1545 and ruled until 1641.

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The title “Burha Raja” (Assamese for "Old King") is associated with the 17th Ahom king, Pratap Singha, also known as Susenghphaa. He was given this name because he was already older when he became king around 1545 and ruled until 1641.

Nilmoni Phukan Sr. was a prominent Assamese writer, poet, freedom fighter, and politician. He was a powerful orator, earning him the title "Bagmibor" (The Great Orator) in Assamese literature.

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Nilmoni Phukan Sr. was a prominent Assamese writer, poet, freedom fighter, and politician. He was a powerful orator, earning him the title "Bagmibor" (The Great Orator) in Assamese literature.

The Kamarupa Kingdom was an ancient kingdom that ruled Assam from the 4th to the 12th century. Its capital city, Pragjyotishpura, was said to be the epicenter of the kingdom's power and culture. King Bhagadatta, who ruled Kamarupa, was a legendary figure who fought on the side of the Kauravas in the Mahabharata war.

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The Kamarupa Kingdom was an ancient kingdom that ruled Assam from the 4th to the 12th century. Its capital city, Pragjyotishpura, was said to be the epicenter of the kingdom's power and culture. King Bhagadatta, who ruled Kamarupa, was a legendary figure who fought on the side of the Kauravas in the Mahabharata war.

Kuranganayani was a Manipuri princess who married the Ahom King Rajeswar Singha. After his death, she was forcibly married by the Moamoria rebel leader, Raghab Borbarua. She played a key role in Raghab's assassination and the subsequent restoration of Lakshmi Singha to the Ahom throne. Her story is intertwined with the turbulent period of the Moamoria rebellion in Assam.

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Kuranganayani was a Manipuri princess who married the Ahom King Rajeswar Singha. After his death, she was forcibly married by the Moamoria rebel leader, Raghab Borbarua. She played a key role in Raghab's assassination and the subsequent restoration of Lakshmi Singha to the Ahom throne. Her story is intertwined with the turbulent period of the Moamoria rebellion in Assam.

Ambika, the queen of Ahom king Swargadeo Siva Singha, is credited with constructing the Sivadol in Sivasagar. It's a magnificent Shiva temple and a prominent landmark of Assam.

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Ambika, the queen of Ahom king Swargadeo Siva Singha, is credited with constructing the Sivadol in Sivasagar. It's a magnificent Shiva temple and a prominent landmark of Assam.

Borgeets are devotional songs composed by the 15th-16th century Assamese saint-poet Srimanta Sankaradeva and his disciple Madhavadeva. These songs are central to the Ekasarana Dharma, a Neo-Vaishnavite movement in Assam. Written in Brajavali, a mixed literary language, Borgeets praise Lord Krishna and narrate his divine acts. They are set to classical ragas and talas and are traditionally performed in Namghars (prayer halls) and Sattras (monasteries). Borgeets are an integral part of Assamese cultural and religious heritage.

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Borgeets are devotional songs composed by the 15th-16th century Assamese saint-poet Srimanta Sankaradeva and his disciple Madhavadeva. These songs are central to the Ekasarana Dharma, a Neo-Vaishnavite movement in Assam. Written in Brajavali, a mixed literary language, Borgeets praise Lord Krishna and narrate his divine acts. They are set to classical ragas and talas and are traditionally performed in Namghars (prayer halls) and Sattras (monasteries). Borgeets are an integral part of Assamese cultural and religious heritage.

Monalisa Baruah Mehta

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Monalisa Baruah Mehta

Dispur is a suburb of Guwahati, the largest city in Assam. It is the capital city of the state.

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Dispur is a suburb of Guwahati, the largest city in Assam. It is the capital city of the state.

The Ahom kingdom was established in 1228 CE when Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao entered the Brahmaputra valley through the Patkai pass.

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The Ahom kingdom was established in 1228 CE when Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao entered the Brahmaputra valley through the Patkai pass.

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2007