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.

Rita Choudhury is a prominent Assamese writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2008 for her novel "Deou Langkhui".

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Rita Choudhury is a prominent Assamese writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2008 for her novel "Deou Langkhui".

Batik is a technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to whole cloth, or cloth made using this technique.

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Batik is a technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to whole cloth, or cloth made using this technique.

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.

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Joymati was tortured and killed at Jerenga Pathar, which is now a part of Sivasagar district, Assam. Her sacrifice is widely remembered and celebrated in Assam, and the Joysagar tank was constructed at the site of her torture.

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Joymati was tortured and killed at Jerenga Pathar, which is now a part of Sivasagar district, Assam. Her sacrifice is widely remembered and celebrated in Assam, and the Joysagar tank was constructed at the site of her torture.

Being a puppet in the hands of the Burmese, Jogeswar Singha was unable to exercise any authority, during his reign. People use to refer him as “Maane pota Raja”, means king installed by Burmese.

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Being a puppet in the hands of the Burmese, Jogeswar Singha was unable to exercise any authority, during his reign. People use to refer him as “Maane pota Raja”, means king installed by Burmese.

Apurba Kumar Saikia is a noted Assamese short story writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award 2020 for his collection of short stories, "Bengsata".

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Apurba Kumar Saikia is a noted Assamese short story writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award 2020 for his collection of short stories, "Bengsata".

Jhumur is a traditional folk dance performed by the tea tribes of Assam, India. It is a vibrant and energetic dance characterized by rhythmic movements, colorful costumes, and the use of traditional musical instruments. Jhumur is an integral part of the tea tribe culture and is performed during festivals, celebrations, and social gatherings. The dance often depicts themes related to their daily lives, work in the tea gardens, and their cultural heritage.

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Jhumur is a traditional folk dance performed by the tea tribes of Assam, India. It is a vibrant and energetic dance characterized by rhythmic movements, colorful costumes, and the use of traditional musical instruments. Jhumur is an integral part of the tea tribe culture and is performed during festivals, celebrations, and social gatherings. The dance often depicts themes related to their daily lives, work in the tea gardens, and their cultural heritage.

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.

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").