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.

Marie Salomea Skłodowska–Curie
She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person to win a Nobel Prize twice, and the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two scientific fields. Marie won her 1st Nobel Prize in 1903 in Physics with her husband for their pioneering work developing the theory of "radioactivity" - a term she coined. Marie won her 2nd Nobel Prize in 1911 in Chemistry for her discovery of the elements polonium and radium, using techniques she invented for isolating radioactive isotopes.

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Marie Salomea Skłodowska–Curie
She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person to win a Nobel Prize twice, and the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two scientific fields. Marie won her 1st Nobel Prize in 1903 in Physics with her husband for their pioneering work developing the theory of "radioactivity" - a term she coined. Marie won her 2nd Nobel Prize in 1911 in Chemistry for her discovery of the elements polonium and radium, using techniques she invented for isolating radioactive isotopes.

The British first arrived in Assam in 1824 during the First Anglo-Burmese War. Assam was occupied by British forces following the First Anglo-Burmese War and on 24 February 1826.

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The British first arrived in Assam in 1824 during the First Anglo-Burmese War. Assam was occupied by British forces following the First Anglo-Burmese War and on 24 February 1826.

Mizoram was part of Assam until 1972, when it was declared a Union Territory. In 1987, Mizoram became a state.

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Mizoram was part of Assam until 1972, when it was declared a Union Territory. In 1987, Mizoram became a state.

The Hindu Dharma Sangrakshini Sabha was founded in 1893 by the Chapekar brothers, Damodar Hari Chapekar and Balkrishna Hari Chapekar. This organization aimed to protect and promote Hindu religious traditions and address social and political issues of the time from a Hindu perspective.

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The Hindu Dharma Sangrakshini Sabha was founded in 1893 by the Chapekar brothers, Damodar Hari Chapekar and Balkrishna Hari Chapekar. This organization aimed to protect and promote Hindu religious traditions and address social and political issues of the time from a Hindu perspective.

Vishnu Sharma

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Vishnu Sharma

In 1001AD when Mohmud of Ghazni invaded India for the purpose of loot. He was attacked by the Hindu Shahi army of Jaypala, near Peshawar. Jayapala got defeated in the battle.

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In 1001AD when Mohmud of Ghazni invaded India for the purpose of loot. He was attacked by the Hindu Shahi army of Jaypala, near Peshawar. Jayapala got defeated in the battle.

Muhammad Ali Jinnah announced his demand for a separate Muslim state for Pakistan in 1940 at the Lahore session of the Muslim League. The Muslim League, led by Jinnah, passed the Lahore Resolution, which demanded a separate nation for Indian Muslims.

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Muhammad Ali Jinnah announced his demand for a separate Muslim state for Pakistan in 1940 at the Lahore session of the Muslim League. The Muslim League, led by Jinnah, passed the Lahore Resolution, which demanded a separate nation for Indian Muslims.

The Indian National Congress (INC) was founded on December 28, 1885 at Gokuldas Tejpal Sanskrit College in Bombay. The first session of the INC was held in Bombay and continued until December 31. 72 social reformers, journalists, and lawyers attended the first session.

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The Indian National Congress (INC) was founded on December 28, 1885 at Gokuldas Tejpal Sanskrit College in Bombay. The first session of the INC was held in Bombay and continued until December 31. 72 social reformers, journalists, and lawyers attended the first session.

1911

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1911

The Great Silk Road was one of the most significant trade routes of the ancient world. During the first century BCE, it was used for trade between China and the Roman Empire.

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The Great Silk Road was one of the most significant trade routes of the ancient world. During the first century BCE, it was used for trade between China and the Roman Empire.