When was Gauhati University established? [#777]

Gauhati University (GU) was established on January 26, 1948, and is the oldest university in Northeast India. The university was incorporated by an Act of 1947 and began functioning in temporary buildings in Guwahati. The university's first Vice-Chancellor was Prof Krishna Kanta Handique, a Sanskrit scholar. In 1959, the university departments moved to the newly constructed buildings of the present University Campus at Jalukbari.

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Gauhati University (GU) was established on January 26, 1948, and is the oldest university in Northeast India. The university was incorporated by an Act of 1947 and began functioning in temporary buildings in Guwahati. The university's first Vice-Chancellor was Prof Krishna Kanta Handique, a Sanskrit scholar. In 1959, the university departments moved to the newly constructed buildings of the present University Campus at Jalukbari.

King Nitpal or Nitya Pal was the last Chutiya King.

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King Nitpal or Nitya Pal was the last Chutiya King.

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.

28 February,
National Science Day is celebrated in India on February 28th each year to mark the discovery of the Raman effect by Indian physicist Sir C. V. Raman on 28 February 1928.

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28 February,
National Science Day is celebrated in India on February 28th each year to mark the discovery of the Raman effect by Indian physicist Sir C. V. Raman on 28 February 1928.

Chandragupta Maurya (350-295 BCE) was the founder of the Maurya Empire. He reigned from 321 BCE to 297 BCE. He was the first emperor to unify most of India under one administration.

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Chandragupta Maurya (350-295 BCE) was the founder of the Maurya Empire. He reigned from 321 BCE to 297 BCE. He was the first emperor to unify most of India under one administration.

The Battle of Waterloo was fought between Napoleon's French Army and a coalition led by the Duke of Wellington and Marshal Blucher. The Duke of Wellington: Led the British-led coalition army and Field Marshal Blucher: Led the Prussian army. All three were directly involved in the battle. The Battle of Waterloo was fought on June 18, 1815, near Waterloo, Belgium. The battle was the decisive moment in the Napoleonic Wars, ending French attempts to dominate Europe and destroying Napoleon's imperial power.

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The Battle of Waterloo was fought between Napoleon's French Army and a coalition led by the Duke of Wellington and Marshal Blucher. The Duke of Wellington: Led the British-led coalition army and Field Marshal Blucher: Led the Prussian army. All three were directly involved in the battle. The Battle of Waterloo was fought on June 18, 1815, near Waterloo, Belgium. The battle was the decisive moment in the Napoleonic Wars, ending French attempts to dominate Europe and destroying Napoleon's imperial power.

Justice Vijay Bishnoi is the current Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court, having assumed the role on February 5, 2024. He was previously a judge of the Rajasthan High Court.

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Justice Vijay Bishnoi is the current Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court, having assumed the role on February 5, 2024. He was previously a judge of the Rajasthan High Court.

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.

Banabhatta

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Banabhatta

Chandragupta Maurya

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Chandragupta Maurya

Swami Vivekananda, representing Hinduism, delivered a series of powerful and eloquent speeches at the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago in 1893. His charismatic presence, profound understanding of Vedanta philosophy, and passionate advocacy for religious tolerance captivated the Western audience. He was widely admired and often referred to as the "tempestuous Hindu" for the force and conviction of his words.

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Swami Vivekananda, representing Hinduism, delivered a series of powerful and eloquent speeches at the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago in 1893. His charismatic presence, profound understanding of Vedanta philosophy, and passionate advocacy for religious tolerance captivated the Western audience. He was widely admired and often referred to as the "tempestuous Hindu" for the force and conviction of his words.