What is the scientific name for Assam tea? [#2449]

Assam tea, like all true teas, comes from the Camellia sinensis plant. However, the specific variety that is predominantly grown in Assam and gives its distinctive characteristics is Camellia sinensis var. assamica. This variety is well-suited to the hot and humid climate of Assam.

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Assam tea, like all true teas, comes from the Camellia sinensis plant. However, the specific variety that is predominantly grown in Assam and gives its distinctive characteristics is Camellia sinensis var. assamica. This variety is well-suited to the hot and humid climate of Assam.

The Makum and Dilli-Jaipore coal fields are the major coal mining areas in Assam.

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The Makum and Dilli-Jaipore coal fields are the major coal mining areas in Assam.

The illustration work for the medieval Assamese text "Hastividyarnava" was done by two artists named Dilbar and Dosai, who were likely from Rajasthan. Their style reflects influences from Rajasthani art, and while they may not have been familiar with the Assamese landscape, their illustrations of elephants and other figures are skillfully done. Sukumar Borkaith wrote Hastividyarnava. But illustration work was done by Dilbor and Dohai.

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The illustration work for the medieval Assamese text "Hastividyarnava" was done by two artists named Dilbar and Dosai, who were likely from Rajasthan. Their style reflects influences from Rajasthani art, and while they may not have been familiar with the Assamese landscape, their illustrations of elephants and other figures are skillfully done. Sukumar Borkaith wrote Hastividyarnava. But illustration work was done by Dilbor and Dohai.

The British first arrived in Assam in 1824 during the First Anglo-Burmese War. Assam was occupied by British forces following the First Anglo-Burmese War and on 24 February 1826.

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The British first arrived in Assam in 1824 during the First Anglo-Burmese War. Assam was occupied by British forces following the First Anglo-Burmese War and on 24 February 1826.

Robin Dey is known as the "Porasor" in Assamese literature. He was a prominent Assamese writer, poet, and journalist.

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Robin Dey is known as the "Porasor" in Assamese literature. He was a prominent Assamese writer, poet, and journalist.

The Kirtan Ghosha is a collection of devotional poems written by Srimanta Sankardeva, a 15th-century Vaishnava saint and scholar. It is considered the most significant work of Assamese literature and is a cultural icon of Assam, shaping its religious, musical, and theatrical traditions.

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The Kirtan Ghosha is a collection of devotional poems written by Srimanta Sankardeva, a 15th-century Vaishnava saint and scholar. It is considered the most significant work of Assamese literature and is a cultural icon of Assam, shaping its religious, musical, and theatrical traditions.

700 km

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700 km

Hinduism is the predominant religion in Assam. According to the 2011 census, approximately 61.47% of the population in Assam adheres to Hinduism.

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Hinduism is the predominant religion in Assam. According to the 2011 census, approximately 61.47% of the population in Assam adheres to Hinduism.

Ahom

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Ahom

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.

While Biswa Singha was the founder of the Koch dynasty, it was his son, Nara Narayan, who is considered the most renowned. Nara Narayan expanded the kingdom significantly, his reign is known for its military conquests, administrative reforms, and cultural developments. He is often referred to as the greatest of the Koch kings.

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While Biswa Singha was the founder of the Koch dynasty, it was his son, Nara Narayan, who is considered the most renowned. Nara Narayan expanded the kingdom significantly, his reign is known for its military conquests, administrative reforms, and cultural developments. He is often referred to as the greatest of the Koch kings.