When was Saraighat bridge constructed? [#808]

The Saraighat Bridge (1.492 km) was constructed between 1959 and 1962. When it was completed, it was India's longest bridge and the third-longest in Asia. The bridge was completed in September 1962 and the first engine rolled across it on 23 September 1962, followed by Goods Train service from 31 October that year. The roadway opened in March 1963. The Saraighat Bridge is the first bridge in Assam to cross the Brahmaputra River. It connects north Guwahati to Guwahati city.

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The Saraighat Bridge (1.492 km) was constructed between 1959 and 1962. When it was completed, it was India's longest bridge and the third-longest in Asia. The bridge was completed in September 1962 and the first engine rolled across it on 23 September 1962, followed by Goods Train service from 31 October that year. The roadway opened in March 1963. The Saraighat Bridge is the first bridge in Assam to cross the Brahmaputra River. It connects north Guwahati to Guwahati city.

Nagaland

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Nagaland

1897 The famous Battle of Saragarhi took place at a small British outpost in the Samana Ranges on 12 September 1897, when anywhere between 10,000 and 12,000 Pashtun tribes launched an all out attack for many days.

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1897 The famous Battle of Saragarhi took place at a small British outpost in the Samana Ranges on 12 September 1897, when anywhere between 10,000 and 12,000 Pashtun tribes launched an all out attack for many days.

Nazira is a historical town and municipal board in the Sivasagar district of Assam, India. It is located on the banks of the Dikhow River, about 18 kilometers from Sivasagar city, 3 kilometers from Simaluguri Jn., and 78 kilometers from Jorhat Airport.

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Nazira is a historical town and municipal board in the Sivasagar district of Assam, India. It is located on the banks of the Dikhow River, about 18 kilometers from Sivasagar city, 3 kilometers from Simaluguri Jn., and 78 kilometers from Jorhat Airport.

Padmanath Gohain Baruah, a historian and scholar, established the All Assam Ahom Association (Ahom Sabha) in 1893. The organization's purpose was to contribute to the development of Assamese language, literature, and culture. The organization's name was later changed to "All Assam Ahom Association".

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Padmanath Gohain Baruah, a historian and scholar, established the All Assam Ahom Association (Ahom Sabha) in 1893. The organization's purpose was to contribute to the development of Assamese language, literature, and culture. The organization's name was later changed to "All Assam Ahom Association".

Karbi Anglong plateau is an extension of the Indian Karbi-Meghalaya Plateau or Indian Peninsular Plateau (Deccan Plateau) in Assam, a North Eastern state of India.

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Karbi Anglong plateau is an extension of the Indian Karbi-Meghalaya Plateau or Indian Peninsular Plateau (Deccan Plateau) in Assam, a North Eastern state of India.

Ajan Fakir, also known as Nizamuddin Auliya, was a Sufi saint who traveled to Assam in the 17th century. He is credited with composing the Jikir and Jaari geets, devotional songs that blend Assamese folk music with Sufi and Islamic influences. These songs hold a significant place in Assamese cultural heritage and are still widely sung and appreciated today.

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Ajan Fakir, also known as Nizamuddin Auliya, was a Sufi saint who traveled to Assam in the 17th century. He is credited with composing the Jikir and Jaari geets, devotional songs that blend Assamese folk music with Sufi and Islamic influences. These songs hold a significant place in Assamese cultural heritage and are still widely sung and appreciated today.

Sarojini Naidu

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Sarojini Naidu

The Indian League was founded in 1875 in Calcutta by Sisir Kumar Ghosh, a prominent nationalist journalist and activist. While other notable figures like Ananda Mohan Bose and Surendranath Banerjee were also associated with its activities in the initial stages, Ghosh was the driving force behind its establishment. The league aimed to foster nationalist sentiments and promote political awareness among the Indian populace.

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The Indian League was founded in 1875 in Calcutta by Sisir Kumar Ghosh, a prominent nationalist journalist and activist. While other notable figures like Ananda Mohan Bose and Surendranath Banerjee were also associated with its activities in the initial stages, Ghosh was the driving force behind its establishment. The league aimed to foster nationalist sentiments and promote political awareness among the Indian populace.

Salasthamba established the Mlechchha dynasty (Salasthambha Dynasty) in Assam. Taking advantage of the declining power of the Varman dynasty. Their capital at Harruppesvar in present-day Tezpur, Assam.

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Salasthamba established the Mlechchha dynasty (Salasthambha Dynasty) in Assam. Taking advantage of the declining power of the Varman dynasty. Their capital at Harruppesvar in present-day Tezpur, Assam.

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.