During which month is Magh Bihu celebrated in Assam? [#2410]

Magh Bihu, a post-harvest festival in Assam, is celebrated in the Assamese month of Magh, which corresponds to January-February in the Gregorian calendar. It's a significant festival marked by feasting, bonfires (Meji), and various traditional activities. It usually takes place in mid-January.

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Magh Bihu, a post-harvest festival in Assam, is celebrated in the Assamese month of Magh, which corresponds to January-February in the Gregorian calendar. It's a significant festival marked by feasting, bonfires (Meji), and various traditional activities. It usually takes place in mid-January.

Assam Orthodox tea is renowned for its rich, malty flavor and is highly sought after in the global tea market. It is produced through traditional methods, preserving its unique taste.

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Assam Orthodox tea is renowned for its rich, malty flavor and is highly sought after in the global tea market. It is produced through traditional methods, preserving its unique taste.

Kaziranga National Park holds the distinction of being the first national park established in Assam. Its significance lies in its rich biodiversity, particularly its large population of one-horned rhinoceroses, and its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Kaziranga National Park holds the distinction of being the first national park established in Assam. Its significance lies in its rich biodiversity, particularly its large population of one-horned rhinoceroses, and its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Jorhat

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Jorhat

Lachit Borphukan, the Commander in Chief of the Ahom Kingdom of Assam's Royal Army, is credited with defeating the Mughal army in the Battle of Saraighat in 1671. The battle took place on the Brahmaputra river in Saraighat, which is now part of Guwahati, Assam, India. It was a decisive victory that ended the Mughals' years-long siege of Guwahati.

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Lachit Borphukan, the Commander in Chief of the Ahom Kingdom of Assam's Royal Army, is credited with defeating the Mughal army in the Battle of Saraighat in 1671. The battle took place on the Brahmaputra river in Saraighat, which is now part of Guwahati, Assam, India. It was a decisive victory that ended the Mughals' years-long siege of Guwahati.

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.

Hojai district is situated between the Karbi Anglong Plateau and the Mikir Hills (now known as the Dima Hasao district).

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Hojai district is situated between the Karbi Anglong Plateau and the Mikir Hills (now known as the Dima Hasao district).

Captain Welsh led a British detachment to Assam during the Moamoria Rebellion. The Moamoria Rebellion was a 36-year conflict (1769–1805) between the Moamorias, an ethnic group in Assam, and the Ahom rulers. In 1794, Captain Welsh captured Longpool and Rangpur. However, in 1794, Sir John Shore recalled Captain Welsh's expedition. The British forces left Assam after Gaurinath Sinha was reinstated in 1794, but the guerilla war continued. In 1805, the belligerents agreed to a compromise.

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Captain Welsh led a British detachment to Assam during the Moamoria Rebellion. The Moamoria Rebellion was a 36-year conflict (1769–1805) between the Moamorias, an ethnic group in Assam, and the Ahom rulers. In 1794, Captain Welsh captured Longpool and Rangpur. However, in 1794, Sir John Shore recalled Captain Welsh's expedition. The British forces left Assam after Gaurinath Sinha was reinstated in 1794, but the guerilla war continued. In 1805, the belligerents agreed to a compromise.

2007

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2007

Madhava Kandali is renowned for translating the Sanskrit epic Ramayana into Assamese verse, creating the 'Saptakanda Ramayana'. This work is considered a cornerstone of Assamese literature.

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Madhava Kandali is renowned for translating the Sanskrit epic Ramayana into Assamese verse, creating the 'Saptakanda Ramayana'. This work is considered a cornerstone of Assamese literature.

Dr Bhupen Hazarika

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Dr Bhupen Hazarika