When did British first visit Assam? [#804]

The Assam proper i.e.the Brahmaputra Valley came under the British contact during the tenure of the Ahom King Gaurinath Singh(1769-80) when he sought for military help to control the uprising of the Moamarias. Lord Cornwallis, the then Governor General sent Capt. Welsh in September,1792.

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The Assam proper i.e.the Brahmaputra Valley came under the British contact during the tenure of the Ahom King Gaurinath Singh(1769-80) when he sought for military help to control the uprising of the Moamarias. Lord Cornwallis, the then Governor General sent Capt. Welsh in September,1792.

The White-winged Wood Duck, also known as Deo Hah, is the state bird of Assam. It's a rare and endangered species found primarily in the state.

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The White-winged Wood Duck, also known as Deo Hah, is the state bird of Assam. It's a rare and endangered species found primarily in the state.

Assam has significant limestone deposits, primarily concentrated in the Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills districts. These districts are known for their rich mineral resources, including limestone, which is crucial for various industries like cement production.

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Assam has significant limestone deposits, primarily concentrated in the Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills districts. These districts are known for their rich mineral resources, including limestone, which is crucial for various industries like cement production.

Senglung

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Senglung

50% There are more than 850 tea estates and more than 2500 tea gardens in Assam covering thousands of acres of land of the state. Assam accounts for 1/6th of the tea produced in the world and 52 percent in the country.

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50% There are more than 850 tea estates and more than 2500 tea gardens in Assam covering thousands of acres of land of the state. Assam accounts for 1/6th of the tea produced in the world and 52 percent in the country.

Karbi Anglong is the largest district in Assam by area, covering approximately 10,434 square kilometers.

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Karbi Anglong is the largest district in Assam by area, covering approximately 10,434 square kilometers.

The Digboi Refinery, recognized as the oldest operating oil refinery in India, is situated in the Tinsukia district of Assam. It was established in the early 20th century and continues to play a significant role in the region's oil and gas industry. It is a testament to the long history of petroleum exploration and refining in Assam.

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The Digboi Refinery, recognized as the oldest operating oil refinery in India, is situated in the Tinsukia district of Assam. It was established in the early 20th century and continues to play a significant role in the region's oil and gas industry. It is a testament to the long history of petroleum exploration and refining in Assam.

The Charyapadas, a collection of mystic poems, are believed to have been composed between the 8th and 12th centuries CE. This period aligns with the Pala dynasty's rule in Bengal and Assam and the flourishing of Tantric Buddhism. They are considered early examples of Eastern Indo-Aryan languages, ancestral to Assamese and Bengali, and offer valuable insights into the social, cultural, and religious landscape of the time.

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The Charyapadas, a collection of mystic poems, are believed to have been composed between the 8th and 12th centuries CE. This period aligns with the Pala dynasty's rule in Bengal and Assam and the flourishing of Tantric Buddhism. They are considered early examples of Eastern Indo-Aryan languages, ancestral to Assamese and Bengali, and offer valuable insights into the social, cultural, and religious landscape of the time.

Hem Barua, a prominent Assamese writer and politician, was bestowed with the title "Tyagbir" (Hero of Sacrifice) in recognition of his significant contributions to the Assamese people and his selfless dedication to social and political causes.

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Hem Barua, a prominent Assamese writer and politician, was bestowed with the title "Tyagbir" (Hero of Sacrifice) in recognition of his significant contributions to the Assamese people and his selfless dedication to social and political causes.

Omeo Kumar Das and Jayaprakash Narayan are both known as Lok Nayak, which means "leader of the people" or "people's hero".

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Omeo Kumar Das and Jayaprakash Narayan are both known as Lok Nayak, which means "leader of the people" or "people's hero".

The Bodo community is the largest Scheduled Tribe in Assam. Major tribes of Assam are: Bodo (35.1%), Mishing (17.52%), Karbi (11.1%), Rabha (7.6%), Sonowal Kachari (6.5%), Lalung (5.2%), Garo (4.2%), and Dimasa tribes (3.2%). They constitute ninety per cent ST population of the state.

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The Bodo community is the largest Scheduled Tribe in Assam. Major tribes of Assam are: Bodo (35.1%), Mishing (17.52%), Karbi (11.1%), Rabha (7.6%), Sonowal Kachari (6.5%), Lalung (5.2%), Garo (4.2%), and Dimasa tribes (3.2%). They constitute ninety per cent ST population of the state.