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.

1931

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1931

The Kamarupa Kingdom was an ancient kingdom that ruled Assam from the 4th to the 12th century. Its capital city, Pragjyotishpura, was said to be the epicenter of the kingdom's power and culture. King Bhagadatta, who ruled Kamarupa, was a legendary figure who fought on the side of the Kauravas in the Mahabharata war.

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The Kamarupa Kingdom was an ancient kingdom that ruled Assam from the 4th to the 12th century. Its capital city, Pragjyotishpura, was said to be the epicenter of the kingdom's power and culture. King Bhagadatta, who ruled Kamarupa, was a legendary figure who fought on the side of the Kauravas in the Mahabharata war.

The Assam State Museum is situated in the heart of Guwahati city, Assam. It houses a vast collection of artifacts, sculptures, and exhibits that showcase the diverse cultural heritage of Assam.

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The Assam State Museum is situated in the heart of Guwahati city, Assam. It houses a vast collection of artifacts, sculptures, and exhibits that showcase the diverse cultural heritage of Assam.

The State Bank of India (SBI) was established on July 1, 1955. In 1955, the Indian government nationalized the Imperial Bank of India, which was one of the oldest and largest commercial banks in India. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) took a 60% stake in the Imperial Bank of India, and it became the State Bank of India on July 1, 1955. In 2008, the government took over the stake held by the RBI.

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The State Bank of India (SBI) was established on July 1, 1955. In 1955, the Indian government nationalized the Imperial Bank of India, which was one of the oldest and largest commercial banks in India. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) took a 60% stake in the Imperial Bank of India, and it became the State Bank of India on July 1, 1955. In 2008, the government took over the stake held by the RBI.

Mahmud of Ghazni

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Mahmud of Ghazni

India's first national museum is the National Museum in New Delhi, inaugurated on August 15, 1949. It is located on Janpath in New Delhi and houses a vast collection of artifacts ranging from prehistoric times to modern art. The museum is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

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India's first national museum is the National Museum in New Delhi, inaugurated on August 15, 1949. It is located on Janpath in New Delhi and houses a vast collection of artifacts ranging from prehistoric times to modern art. The museum is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

Bal Gangadhar Tilak

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Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Ghadar party was an extremist revolutionary organisation founded by Sikhs in the US and Canada with the aim of securing India's independence from British rule. It was founded by Lala Hardayal and Sohan Singh Bhakna in the year 1913.

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Ghadar party was an extremist revolutionary organisation founded by Sikhs in the US and Canada with the aim of securing India's independence from British rule. It was founded by Lala Hardayal and Sohan Singh Bhakna in the year 1913.

The Gauhati High Court was promulgated by governor general of India on 1 March 1948 after the Government of India Act 1935 was passed, establishing the high court with effect from 5 April 1948, for the then-province of Assam. It was originally known as the High Court of Assam and Nagaland, but renamed as Gauhati High Court in 1971 by the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971.

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The Gauhati High Court was promulgated by governor general of India on 1 March 1948 after the Government of India Act 1935 was passed, establishing the high court with effect from 5 April 1948, for the then-province of Assam. It was originally known as the High Court of Assam and Nagaland, but renamed as Gauhati High Court in 1971 by the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971.

The Rang Ghar, a unique amphitheater in Assam, was initially constructed during the reign of Ahom king Rudra Singha in 1696. Although it was later rebuilt by his successor, Pramatta Singha, Rudra Singha's original construction marks the beginning of this iconic structure.

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The Rang Ghar, a unique amphitheater in Assam, was initially constructed during the reign of Ahom king Rudra Singha in 1696. Although it was later rebuilt by his successor, Pramatta Singha, Rudra Singha's original construction marks the beginning of this iconic structure.