Who was the first Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court? [#2452]

Sir R. F. Lodge, ICS, served as the first Chief Justice from 05-04-1948 to 07-04-1949.

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Sir R. F. Lodge, ICS, served as the first Chief Justice from 05-04-1948 to 07-04-1949.

Kumar Bhaskar Varman

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Kumar Bhaskar Varman

Over the course of several decades, he has planted and tended trees on a sandbar of the river Brahmaputra turning it into a forest reserve. The forest, called Molai forest after him, is located near Kokilamukh of Jorhat, Assam, India and encompasses an area of about 1,360 acres / 550 hectares.

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Over the course of several decades, he has planted and tended trees on a sandbar of the river Brahmaputra turning it into a forest reserve. The forest, called Molai forest after him, is located near Kokilamukh of Jorhat, Assam, India and encompasses an area of about 1,360 acres / 550 hectares.

The Barail Range is situated in the southern part of Assam, forming a natural boundary between the Brahmaputra and Barak river basins.

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The Barail Range is situated in the southern part of Assam, forming a natural boundary between the Brahmaputra and Barak river basins.

The Moplah Rebellion of 1921 in the Malabar region of present-day Kerala was a significant uprising by the Muslim Mappila (Moplah) community, who were largely tenant farmers. The rebellion was fueled by grievances against the oppressive tenancy system under upper-caste Hindu landlords (Jenmis) and the perceived support these landlords received from the British colonial administration. Anti-colonial sentiment and the influence of the Khilafat Movement also played a crucial role in the uprising. While initially focused on agrarian issues and British authority, the rebellion unfortunately took a communal turn in some areas.

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The Moplah Rebellion of 1921 in the Malabar region of present-day Kerala was a significant uprising by the Muslim Mappila (Moplah) community, who were largely tenant farmers. The rebellion was fueled by grievances against the oppressive tenancy system under upper-caste Hindu landlords (Jenmis) and the perceived support these landlords received from the British colonial administration. Anti-colonial sentiment and the influence of the Khilafat Movement also played a crucial role in the uprising. While initially focused on agrarian issues and British authority, the rebellion unfortunately took a communal turn in some areas.

Bakhtiar Khilji's invasion of Assam took place in 1206 CE. This invasion, though initially successful in some areas, ultimately ended in failure for Khilji and his forces. He was defeated and forced to retreat.

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Bakhtiar Khilji's invasion of Assam took place in 1206 CE. This invasion, though initially successful in some areas, ultimately ended in failure for Khilji and his forces. He was defeated and forced to retreat.

Jorpukhuri, meaning "twin ponds" in Assamese, is a significant feature of the Ugratara Temple in Guwahati, Assam. These ponds were constructed by the Ahom king Swargadeo Siva Singha in 1725 AD to provide water for the temple rituals and also served as a means of access to the temple via the Brahmaputra River.

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Jorpukhuri, meaning "twin ponds" in Assamese, is a significant feature of the Ugratara Temple in Guwahati, Assam. These ponds were constructed by the Ahom king Swargadeo Siva Singha in 1725 AD to provide water for the temple rituals and also served as a means of access to the temple via the Brahmaputra River.

Dantidurga, also known as Dantivarman II, is recognized as the founder of the Rashtrakuta Empire. In the mid-8th century CE (around 753 CE), he led a successful revolt against the Badami Chalukyas, who were his erstwhile overlords, and established the independent Rashtrakuta kingdom with its capital initially in the Gulbarga region of Karnataka. His decisive victory over Chalukya Kirtivarman II marked the beginning of the Rashtrakuta ascendancy, ushering in a significant period of their rule in South and parts of Central India.

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Dantidurga, also known as Dantivarman II, is recognized as the founder of the Rashtrakuta Empire. In the mid-8th century CE (around 753 CE), he led a successful revolt against the Badami Chalukyas, who were his erstwhile overlords, and established the independent Rashtrakuta kingdom with its capital initially in the Gulbarga region of Karnataka. His decisive victory over Chalukya Kirtivarman II marked the beginning of the Rashtrakuta ascendancy, ushering in a significant period of their rule in South and parts of Central India.

Muga silk is a unique and highly prized silk fabric native to Assam. It is known for its golden color and durability. The traditional silk fabric of Assam is known as Assam silk, which refers to three main types of wild silk: Muga, Paat, Eri.

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Muga silk is a unique and highly prized silk fabric native to Assam. It is known for its golden color and durability. The traditional silk fabric of Assam is known as Assam silk, which refers to three main types of wild silk: Muga, Paat, Eri.

One Horned Rhinoceros

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One Horned Rhinoceros

Surendranath Medhi, better known by his pen name Saurav Kumar Chaliha, was an important short story writer from Assam.

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Surendranath Medhi, better known by his pen name Saurav Kumar Chaliha, was an important short story writer from Assam.