Which company first discovered crude oil in Assam, and in which year? [#2451]

The Assam Railways and Trading Company Limited (AR&T Co. Ltd.) first discovered crude oil in Assam in September 1889. The company dug the first well in the Digboi field.

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The Assam Railways and Trading Company Limited (AR&T Co. Ltd.) first discovered crude oil in Assam in September 1889. The company dug the first well in the Digboi field.

Floods are the most significant natural hazard affecting Assam. The state's geographical location, with its numerous rivers and heavy rainfall, makes it highly susceptible to frequent and severe flooding. The Brahmaputra River and its tributaries, along with the Barak River system, often overflow during the monsoon season, causing widespread devastation.

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Floods are the most significant natural hazard affecting Assam. The state's geographical location, with its numerous rivers and heavy rainfall, makes it highly susceptible to frequent and severe flooding. The Brahmaputra River and its tributaries, along with the Barak River system, often overflow during the monsoon season, causing widespread devastation.

The chronicle Sri Sri Swarganarayan Maharajor Jonmokotha was written during the reign of Suhungmung (1497-1539). Suhungmung was the first Ahom ruler to take the Hindu title "Swarganarayan". The chronicle connects the lineage of the Ahom kings to the Hindu god Indra.

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The chronicle Sri Sri Swarganarayan Maharajor Jonmokotha was written during the reign of Suhungmung (1497-1539). Suhungmung was the first Ahom ruler to take the Hindu title "Swarganarayan". The chronicle connects the lineage of the Ahom kings to the Hindu god Indra.

Tukreswari Temple in Goalpara district, Assam is an ancient Hindu temple and is dedicated to Sati as Shakti Peetha. Shakti Peethas are shrines or divine places of Sati, believed to have enshrined with the presence of Shakti due to the falling of body parts of the corpse of Sati.

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Tukreswari Temple in Goalpara district, Assam is an ancient Hindu temple and is dedicated to Sati as Shakti Peetha. Shakti Peethas are shrines or divine places of Sati, believed to have enshrined with the presence of Shakti due to the falling of body parts of the corpse of Sati.

The partition of Bengal did not take place in 1919. The British Raj authorities first partitioned Bengal in 1905, when Lord Curzon announced the partition on July 20, 1905 and it came into effect on October 16, 1905. The Rowlatt Act, also known as the Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act of 1919 or the Black Act, was passed by the Imperial Legislative Council in British India on March 18, 1919. The act was based on the 1918 commission of Justice Sidney Rowlatt. Government of India Act 1919, was published on 8th July 1918. The Montagu Chelmsford reforms and the ensuing Government of India Act of 1919 are important chapters in the history of the Raj. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, also known as the Amritsar massacre, took place on April 13, 1919 in Amritsar, Punjab, British India.

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The partition of Bengal did not take place in 1919. The British Raj authorities first partitioned Bengal in 1905, when Lord Curzon announced the partition on July 20, 1905 and it came into effect on October 16, 1905. The Rowlatt Act, also known as the Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act of 1919 or the Black Act, was passed by the Imperial Legislative Council in British India on March 18, 1919. The act was based on the 1918 commission of Justice Sidney Rowlatt. Government of India Act 1919, was published on 8th July 1918. The Montagu Chelmsford reforms and the ensuing Government of India Act of 1919 are important chapters in the history of the Raj. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, also known as the Amritsar massacre, took place on April 13, 1919 in Amritsar, Punjab, British India.

Pink Granite deposits have been discovered in the Ajagar Hills of Goalpara district, Assam. These hills are part of the Garo-Rajmahal Gap and are known for their mineral wealth.

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Pink Granite deposits have been discovered in the Ajagar Hills of Goalpara district, Assam. These hills are part of the Garo-Rajmahal Gap and are known for their mineral wealth.

The traditional Assamese script is called the Assamese script or Asamiya Lipi. It evolved from the eastern Nagari script and is used to write the Assamese language. While it shares some similarities with the Bengali script, it is a distinct script with its own unique characters and features.

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The traditional Assamese script is called the Assamese script or Asamiya Lipi. It evolved from the eastern Nagari script and is used to write the Assamese language. While it shares some similarities with the Bengali script, it is a distinct script with its own unique characters and features.

1926

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1926

The traditional Assamese wedding attire for women is the Mekhela Chador. It's a two-piece garment: the Mekhela is a long, cylindrical cloth draped around the waist, and the Chador is a longer cloth draped over the shoulder. Traditionally made of silk (often Muga silk) and adorned with intricate embroidery, the Mekhela Chador is considered elegant and culturally significant. While modern brides may choose other outfits, the Mekhela Chador remains a cherished part of Assamese wedding traditions.

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The traditional Assamese wedding attire for women is the Mekhela Chador. It's a two-piece garment: the Mekhela is a long, cylindrical cloth draped around the waist, and the Chador is a longer cloth draped over the shoulder. Traditionally made of silk (often Muga silk) and adorned with intricate embroidery, the Mekhela Chador is considered elegant and culturally significant. While modern brides may choose other outfits, the Mekhela Chador remains a cherished part of Assamese wedding traditions.

Ghar Jeuti

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Ghar Jeuti

Ahom king Rudra Singha (1696–1714) built the Joysagar Tank in 1697 in Sibsagar, Assam, India in memory of his mother, Joymoti Konwari. The tank is believed to be India's largest man-made lake, covering 318 acres (1.29 km2) of land, with 155 acres (0.63 km2) of fresh water. The water level is 14 feet higher than ground level.

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Ahom king Rudra Singha (1696–1714) built the Joysagar Tank in 1697 in Sibsagar, Assam, India in memory of his mother, Joymoti Konwari. The tank is believed to be India's largest man-made lake, covering 318 acres (1.29 km2) of land, with 155 acres (0.63 km2) of fresh water. The water level is 14 feet higher than ground level.