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.

1939

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1939

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.

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.

The Numaligarh Refinery is a major oil refinery located in Golaghat district, Assam, India. It is a significant contributor to the state's economy and a key player in India's refining industry.

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The Numaligarh Refinery is a major oil refinery located in Golaghat district, Assam, India. It is a significant contributor to the state's economy and a key player in India's refining industry.

Pushyavarman established the Varman dynasty in 350 AD, making him the dynasty's founder. The Varman dynasty was the first historical dynasty to rule the Kamarupa kingdom in Assam, India.

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Pushyavarman established the Varman dynasty in 350 AD, making him the dynasty's founder. The Varman dynasty was the first historical dynasty to rule the Kamarupa kingdom in Assam, India.

Arunachal Pradesh

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Arunachal Pradesh

NDFB

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NDFB

Manoj Kumar Goswami is a renowned Assamese writer who was recognized for his exceptional contribution to Assamese literature with the Assam Sahitya Akademi award in 2022. His book "Bhool Satya" is a collection of thought-provoking short stories that have garnered critical acclaim.

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Manoj Kumar Goswami is a renowned Assamese writer who was recognized for his exceptional contribution to Assamese literature with the Assam Sahitya Akademi award in 2022. His book "Bhool Satya" is a collection of thought-provoking short stories that have garnered critical acclaim.

Koch King Naranarayana is credited with rebuilding the Kamakhya Temple in the 16th century. He was a devout Hindu and patron of the arts and culture. The temple, dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya, is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Assam.

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Koch King Naranarayana is credited with rebuilding the Kamakhya Temple in the 16th century. He was a devout Hindu and patron of the arts and culture. The temple, dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya, is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Assam.

Brajanath Sharma, a pioneer of mobile theatre in Assam, is credited with introducing co-acting (specifically, women acting on stage) in 1933. This was a revolutionary step, as previously, female roles were typically played by men. His bold initiative opened up opportunities for women in Assamese theatre and significantly contributed to the industry's development.

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Brajanath Sharma, a pioneer of mobile theatre in Assam, is credited with introducing co-acting (specifically, women acting on stage) in 1933. This was a revolutionary step, as previously, female roles were typically played by men. His bold initiative opened up opportunities for women in Assamese theatre and significantly contributed to the industry's development.