When did English forces occupied Gauhati from the Burmese? [#825]

The British occupied Guwahati on March 28, 1824, during the First Anglo-Burmese War. The war lasted from 1824 to 1826 and was the first of three wars between the British and Burmese empires in the 19th century. The British captured Guwahati, Raha, and Nowgong in less than a month. The British also made administrative arrangements by October 1824. The war resulted in parts of Burma coming under the control of the East India Company. Assam became a part of India in 1826 after the Treaty of Yandaboo.

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The British occupied Guwahati on March 28, 1824, during the First Anglo-Burmese War. The war lasted from 1824 to 1826 and was the first of three wars between the British and Burmese empires in the 19th century. The British captured Guwahati, Raha, and Nowgong in less than a month. The British also made administrative arrangements by October 1824. The war resulted in parts of Burma coming under the control of the East India Company. Assam became a part of India in 1826 after the Treaty of Yandaboo.

Indira Goswami, a renowned Assamese writer, is widely known by her pen name "Mamoni Raisom Goswami." She was a prominent figure in Assamese literature, known for her insightful novels and social commentary.

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Indira Goswami, a renowned Assamese writer, is widely known by her pen name "Mamoni Raisom Goswami." She was a prominent figure in Assamese literature, known for her insightful novels and social commentary.

Foxtail Orchid

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Foxtail Orchid

The earthen lamp lit by Madhavdeva, a prominent figure in Assamese Vaishnavism, is still burning continuously at the Dhekiakhowa Bornamghar in Jorhat, Assam. This Namghar (place of worship) was established by Madhavdeva in 1528, and the lamp has been kept alight ever since, making it a significant pilgrimage site and a symbol of enduring tradition.

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The earthen lamp lit by Madhavdeva, a prominent figure in Assamese Vaishnavism, is still burning continuously at the Dhekiakhowa Bornamghar in Jorhat, Assam. This Namghar (place of worship) was established by Madhavdeva in 1528, and the lamp has been kept alight ever since, making it a significant pilgrimage site and a symbol of enduring tradition.

Ankia Nat is a traditional form of one-act play from Assam, India, developed by the saint-scholar Srimanta Sankaradeva. These plays are primarily religious, depicting episodes from Hindu scriptures, particularly the life of Krishna. They are performed in Brajavali, a unique literary language, and feature a Sutradhara (narrator) who guides the story. Ankia Nats incorporate elements of music, dance (often Sattriya), and elaborate costumes and masks. They played a crucial role in disseminating Neo-Vaishnavite teachings and remain an important part of Assamese cultural heritage.

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Ankia Nat is a traditional form of one-act play from Assam, India, developed by the saint-scholar Srimanta Sankaradeva. These plays are primarily religious, depicting episodes from Hindu scriptures, particularly the life of Krishna. They are performed in Brajavali, a unique literary language, and feature a Sutradhara (narrator) who guides the story. Ankia Nats incorporate elements of music, dance (often Sattriya), and elaborate costumes and masks. They played a crucial role in disseminating Neo-Vaishnavite teachings and remain an important part of Assamese cultural heritage.

Pushyavarman, a contemporary of Samudragupta. He took the title of Maharajadhiraj.

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Pushyavarman, a contemporary of Samudragupta. He took the title of Maharajadhiraj.

Sukumar Barkaith was a court poet during the reign of Ahom King Siva Singha. He is best known for composing the Hastividayarnava, a treatise on elephant management.

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Sukumar Barkaith was a court poet during the reign of Ahom King Siva Singha. He is best known for composing the Hastividayarnava, a treatise on elephant management.

Suryya Kumar Bhuyan was a renowned Assamese historian and scholar who wrote the "Buranjis", a comprehensive history of Assam. He was a pioneer in the field of Assamese historiography and his works are considered classics in the study of Assam's history and culture.

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Suryya Kumar Bhuyan was a renowned Assamese historian and scholar who wrote the "Buranjis", a comprehensive history of Assam. He was a pioneer in the field of Assamese historiography and his works are considered classics in the study of Assam's history and culture.

Digboi

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Digboi

Anup Ghatak

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Anup Ghatak

Rajeswar Singha

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Rajeswar Singha