Who composed Jikir and Jaari geets in the Assamese language? [#2408]

Ajan Fakir, also known as Nizamuddin Auliya, was a Sufi saint who traveled to Assam in the 17th century. He is credited with composing the Jikir and Jaari geets, devotional songs that blend Assamese folk music with Sufi and Islamic influences. These songs hold a significant place in Assamese cultural heritage and are still widely sung and appreciated today.

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Ajan Fakir, also known as Nizamuddin Auliya, was a Sufi saint who traveled to Assam in the 17th century. He is credited with composing the Jikir and Jaari geets, devotional songs that blend Assamese folk music with Sufi and Islamic influences. These songs hold a significant place in Assamese cultural heritage and are still widely sung and appreciated today.

Homen Borgohain is a distinguished Assamese writer who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1978 for his novel "Pita Putra".

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Homen Borgohain is a distinguished Assamese writer who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1978 for his novel "Pita Putra".

The Charyapadas, a collection of mystic poems, are believed to have been composed between the 8th and 12th centuries CE. This period aligns with the Pala dynasty's rule in Bengal and Assam and the flourishing of Tantric Buddhism. They are considered early examples of Eastern Indo-Aryan languages, ancestral to Assamese and Bengali, and offer valuable insights into the social, cultural, and religious landscape of the time.

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The Charyapadas, a collection of mystic poems, are believed to have been composed between the 8th and 12th centuries CE. This period aligns with the Pala dynasty's rule in Bengal and Assam and the flourishing of Tantric Buddhism. They are considered early examples of Eastern Indo-Aryan languages, ancestral to Assamese and Bengali, and offer valuable insights into the social, cultural, and religious landscape of the time.

The first census of Assam was conducted in 1872, along with the rest of India. This census was conducted asynchronously in different parts of the country.

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The first census of Assam was conducted in 1872, along with the rest of India. This census was conducted asynchronously in different parts of the country.

The second Burmese invasion of Assam took place on February 15, 1819. The Burmese army, led by Kiamingi (Ala Mingi Borgohain), was met by an army led by Jagannath Dhekial Phukan at Phulapanichiga, near Janji. The Burmese army was defeated, losing about 300 soldiers, and retreated a short distance.

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The second Burmese invasion of Assam took place on February 15, 1819. The Burmese army, led by Kiamingi (Ala Mingi Borgohain), was met by an army led by Jagannath Dhekial Phukan at Phulapanichiga, near Janji. The Burmese army was defeated, losing about 300 soldiers, and retreated a short distance.

The Bihuwaan (Gamosa) is a traditional Assamese cloth that holds significant cultural importance. It is often gifted during Bihu as a symbol of respect, affection, and good wishes.

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The Bihuwaan (Gamosa) is a traditional Assamese cloth that holds significant cultural importance. It is often gifted during Bihu as a symbol of respect, affection, and good wishes.

Mising Bodo 1st, 2nd Mising, 3rd Karbi

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Mising Bodo 1st, 2nd Mising, 3rd Karbi

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The Numaligarh Refinery, located in Golaghat district, Assam, is the largest oil refinery in the state. It has a refining capacity of 3 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA).

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The Numaligarh Refinery, located in Golaghat district, Assam, is the largest oil refinery in the state. It has a refining capacity of 3 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA).

Umananda Island, situated in the Brahmaputra River within Guwahati, Assam, India, is widely recognized as the smallest river island in the world. It is also known as Peacock Island due to its shape and is home to the Umananda Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

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Umananda Island, situated in the Brahmaputra River within Guwahati, Assam, India, is widely recognized as the smallest river island in the world. It is also known as Peacock Island due to its shape and is home to the Umananda Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Shaktism became strong during the reign of the Ahom kings Gadadhar Singha (1682–1696) and Siva Singha (1714–). Siva Singha was a strong Shakta and was influenced by Brahmins. He made Shaktism the state religion.

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Shaktism became strong during the reign of the Ahom kings Gadadhar Singha (1682–1696) and Siva Singha (1714–). Siva Singha was a strong Shakta and was influenced by Brahmins. He made Shaktism the state religion.