When did Meghalaya get separated from Assam? [#864]

Meghalaya was formed on January 21, 1972, when it was carved out of the state of Assam. Meghalaya was first established as an autonomous state within Assam in 1970. Meghalaya was formed by carving out two districts from Assam: the United Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills, and the Garo.

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Meghalaya was formed on January 21, 1972, when it was carved out of the state of Assam. Meghalaya was first established as an autonomous state within Assam in 1970. Meghalaya was formed by carving out two districts from Assam: the United Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills, and the Garo.

The Bihuwaan (Gamosa) is a traditional Assamese cloth that holds significant cultural importance. It is often gifted during Bihu as a symbol of respect, affection, and good wishes.

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The Bihuwaan (Gamosa) is a traditional Assamese cloth that holds significant cultural importance. It is often gifted during Bihu as a symbol of respect, affection, and good wishes.

Jyoti Chitraban, a prominent film studio in Assam, India, was established in 1961. It has played a crucial role in the development of Assamese cinema, providing a platform for filmmakers and contributing to the growth of the regional film industry. It is located in Guwahati.

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Jyoti Chitraban, a prominent film studio in Assam, India, was established in 1961. It has played a crucial role in the development of Assamese cinema, providing a platform for filmmakers and contributing to the growth of the regional film industry. It is located in Guwahati.

In 1874 September, Shillong was made the capital of the Non-Regulation Province of Assam . On 7th February the British included the six districts of Brahmaputra valley namely Kamrup, Darrang, Nagaon, Sibsagar, Goalpara and Lakhimpur.

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In 1874 September, Shillong was made the capital of the Non-Regulation Province of Assam . On 7th February the British included the six districts of Brahmaputra valley namely Kamrup, Darrang, Nagaon, Sibsagar, Goalpara and Lakhimpur.

While various traditional theatrical forms existed in Assam, the Yatra Party is considered the most direct precursor to mobile theatre. Yatra parties were traveling troupes that performed plays, often based on mythological or historical themes, for audiences in different locations. This tradition of traveling performance troupes laid the groundwork for the development of mobile theatre, which adopted and modernized this concept. While Ankia Nat and Bhaona contributed to Assamese theatrical traditions, they weren't traveling troupes in the same way as the Yatra and thus not the direct predecessor of mobile theatre's format.

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While various traditional theatrical forms existed in Assam, the Yatra Party is considered the most direct precursor to mobile theatre. Yatra parties were traveling troupes that performed plays, often based on mythological or historical themes, for audiences in different locations. This tradition of traveling performance troupes laid the groundwork for the development of mobile theatre, which adopted and modernized this concept. While Ankia Nat and Bhaona contributed to Assamese theatrical traditions, they weren't traveling troupes in the same way as the Yatra and thus not the direct predecessor of mobile theatre's format.

Dima Hasao district has the lowest population density in Assam, with 44 people per square kilometer.

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Dima Hasao district has the lowest population density in Assam, with 44 people per square kilometer.

In Assamese literature, the sobriquet "Abhinayacharya" is associated with Brajanath Sarma.

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In Assamese literature, the sobriquet "Abhinayacharya" is associated with Brajanath Sarma.

Dehing Patkai is often referred to as the "Amazon of the East" due to its rich biodiversity and dense rainforest cover. It is spread across the districts of Tinsukia and Dibrugarh in Assam.

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Dehing Patkai is often referred to as the "Amazon of the East" due to its rich biodiversity and dense rainforest cover. It is spread across the districts of Tinsukia and Dibrugarh in Assam.

Bihu is the most important festival in Assam, celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor. It marks the Assamese New Year and is associated with harvest and prosperity.

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Bihu is the most important festival in Assam, celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor. It marks the Assamese New Year and is associated with harvest and prosperity.

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The Chenab and Jhelum rivers are both tributaries of the Indus River. The Indus River originates in the glaciers of the Kailash range near Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar in Tibet. It flows west and drains into the Arabian Sea. The total length of the Indus River is around 2,880 km, with 710 km flowing through India.

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The Chenab and Jhelum rivers are both tributaries of the Indus River. The Indus River originates in the glaciers of the Kailash range near Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar in Tibet. It flows west and drains into the Arabian Sea. The total length of the Indus River is around 2,880 km, with 710 km flowing through India.