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.

Bhaskaravarman. After became king he started a new era called 'Bhaskarabda' or 'Kamrupi Era'. During his region Chinese ambassador Hiuen Tsang visited Assam.

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Bhaskaravarman. After became king he started a new era called 'Bhaskarabda' or 'Kamrupi Era'. During his region Chinese ambassador Hiuen Tsang visited Assam.

Mongoloid. The Ahom dynasty (1228–1826) ruled the Ahom Kingdom in present-day Assam, India for nearly 598 years. The dynasty was established by Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao (present-day Yunnan, China) who came to Assam after crossing the Patkai mountains.

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Mongoloid. The Ahom dynasty (1228–1826) ruled the Ahom Kingdom in present-day Assam, India for nearly 598 years. The dynasty was established by Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao (present-day Yunnan, China) who came to Assam after crossing the Patkai mountains.

Sarojini Naidu

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Sarojini Naidu

Kaziranga national park

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Kaziranga national park

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) adopted the World Heritage Convention on November 16, 1972. It is an international treaty that aims to protect and preserve cultural and natural sites of outstanding universal value.

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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) adopted the World Heritage Convention on November 16, 1972. It is an international treaty that aims to protect and preserve cultural and natural sites of outstanding universal value.

The Kamakhya temple, a prominent Shakti Peetha, is located on Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, Assam, India. It is dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya and is a significant pilgrimage site, especially for Tantric worshippers. The temple's location on Nilachal Hill adds to its spiritual significance, and the hill offers scenic views of the surrounding area and the Brahmaputra River.

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The Kamakhya temple, a prominent Shakti Peetha, is located on Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, Assam, India. It is dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya and is a significant pilgrimage site, especially for Tantric worshippers. The temple's location on Nilachal Hill adds to its spiritual significance, and the hill offers scenic views of the surrounding area and the Brahmaputra River.

Badan Chandra Barphukan was the chief of Ahom forces in Lower Assam and betrayed the kingdom by inviting the Burmese to invade Assam. He was installed as the Prime minister by the Burmese and later assassinated by Subedar Rup Singh in 1818.

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Badan Chandra Barphukan was the chief of Ahom forces in Lower Assam and betrayed the kingdom by inviting the Burmese to invade Assam. He was installed as the Prime minister by the Burmese and later assassinated by Subedar Rup Singh in 1818.

The Sumerians, who inhabited Mesopotamia (present-day Iraq), are credited with developing the earliest known writing system called cuneiform. They used a stylus to press wedge-shaped marks into clay tablets, creating symbols that represented words or syllables.

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The Sumerians, who inhabited Mesopotamia (present-day Iraq), are credited with developing the earliest known writing system called cuneiform. They used a stylus to press wedge-shaped marks into clay tablets, creating symbols that represented words or syllables.

Floods are the most significant natural hazard affecting Assam. The state's geographical location, with its numerous rivers and heavy rainfall, makes it highly susceptible to frequent and severe flooding. The Brahmaputra River and its tributaries, along with the Barak River system, often overflow during the monsoon season, causing widespread devastation.

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Floods are the most significant natural hazard affecting Assam. The state's geographical location, with its numerous rivers and heavy rainfall, makes it highly susceptible to frequent and severe flooding. The Brahmaputra River and its tributaries, along with the Barak River system, often overflow during the monsoon season, causing widespread devastation.

The Barmans, also known as Barman Kacharis, are an indigenous community primarily residing in Assam, India. Their language is called Barman Thar, where "thar" means language. It is a Tibeto-Burman language belonging to the Bodo-Garo subgroup. Although the community has a population of over 24,000, only a small portion of them still speak Barman Thar, making it a highly endangered language.

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The Barmans, also known as Barman Kacharis, are an indigenous community primarily residing in Assam, India. Their language is called Barman Thar, where "thar" means language. It is a Tibeto-Burman language belonging to the Bodo-Garo subgroup. Although the community has a population of over 24,000, only a small portion of them still speak Barman Thar, making it a highly endangered language.