Who was the first civil servant of India from Assam? [#54]

Anundoram Borooah

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Anundoram Borooah

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.

Deolali

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Deolali

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.

Majuli Island, located in the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India, is recognized as the world's largest river island. It's not only a geographical marvel but also a significant cultural hub, known for its numerous Satras (monasteries) and its rich Neo-Vaishnavite heritage. The island's unique ecosystem supports diverse flora and fauna, making it a biodiversity hotspot. However, Majuli faces a serious threat from erosion due to the dynamic nature of the Brahmaputra River.

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Majuli Island, located in the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India, is recognized as the world's largest river island. It's not only a geographical marvel but also a significant cultural hub, known for its numerous Satras (monasteries) and its rich Neo-Vaishnavite heritage. The island's unique ecosystem supports diverse flora and fauna, making it a biodiversity hotspot. However, Majuli faces a serious threat from erosion due to the dynamic nature of the Brahmaputra River.

In ancient times, Assam is known by the name of Pragjyotishpur and Kamarup. In the ancient Sanskrit literature both the names "Prajyotisha" or "Pragjyotishpura" and "Kamrupa" were used as designation for ancient Assam.
The name "Aham" or "Asom" was probably given by the Ahoms who came to Assam in 1228 A.D. Even though the origin is ambiguous but it is believed that the modern name Assam is itself an anglicization.
The Ahom's entered Assam fully assimilated and ruled Assam for nearly six hundred years. The period of Ahom rule is a glorious chapter in the history of Assam. The Ahom dynasty was established by Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao who came to Assam after crossing the Patkai Mountains. It is between 13th and 19th century that several tribal communities also came into the historical forefront of Assam. Kacharis, Chutias and Koch were the prominent tribal groups that were found in the medieval times of Assam. The rule of this dynasty ended with the Burmese invasion of Assam and the subsequent annexation by the British East India Company following the Treaty of Yandaboo in 1826. The British emperor took charge of the state and thus begun the colonial era of Assam.

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In ancient times, Assam is known by the name of Pragjyotishpur and Kamarup. In the ancient Sanskrit literature both the names "Prajyotisha" or "Pragjyotishpura" and "Kamrupa" were used as designation for ancient Assam.
The name "Aham" or "Asom" was probably given by the Ahoms who came to Assam in 1228 A.D. Even though the origin is ambiguous but it is believed that the modern name Assam is itself an anglicization.
The Ahom's entered Assam fully assimilated and ruled Assam for nearly six hundred years. The period of Ahom rule is a glorious chapter in the history of Assam. The Ahom dynasty was established by Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao who came to Assam after crossing the Patkai Mountains. It is between 13th and 19th century that several tribal communities also came into the historical forefront of Assam. Kacharis, Chutias and Koch were the prominent tribal groups that were found in the medieval times of Assam. The rule of this dynasty ended with the Burmese invasion of Assam and the subsequent annexation by the British East India Company following the Treaty of Yandaboo in 1826. The British emperor took charge of the state and thus begun the colonial era of Assam.

In Assamese literature, the sobriquet "Natasurjya" is associated with Phani Sarma. "Natasurjya" translates to "Sun of the Stage" and is used to recognize Phani Sarma's significant contributions to Assamese theatre and literature.

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In Assamese literature, the sobriquet "Natasurjya" is associated with Phani Sarma. "Natasurjya" translates to "Sun of the Stage" and is used to recognize Phani Sarma's significant contributions to Assamese theatre and literature.

Mahatma Gandhi first visited Assam in August 1921. He was invited by the APCC to spread the message of non-cooperation in the state. Gandhi visited Assam four times in his lifetime: 1921, 1926, 1934, and 1946.

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Mahatma Gandhi first visited Assam in August 1921. He was invited by the APCC to spread the message of non-cooperation in the state. Gandhi visited Assam four times in his lifetime: 1921, 1926, 1934, and 1946.

The Purus Sanghati Satras, important centers of Neo-Vaishnavite culture in Assam, were established by Purusottam Thakur. He was the eldest grandson of Srimanta Sankardeva, a key figure in Assamese religious and cultural history.

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The Purus Sanghati Satras, important centers of Neo-Vaishnavite culture in Assam, were established by Purusottam Thakur. He was the eldest grandson of Srimanta Sankardeva, a key figure in Assamese religious and cultural history.

Lawn Bowls

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Lawn Bowls

M. Visvesvaraya

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M. Visvesvaraya