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.

Manas National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Assam, renowned for its diverse flora and fauna. It is home to endangered species like the great Indian one-horned rhinoceros, tigers, and golden langurs.

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Manas National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Assam, renowned for its diverse flora and fauna. It is home to endangered species like the great Indian one-horned rhinoceros, tigers, and golden langurs.

Bhairabkunda is a tri-junction where the borders of Bhutan, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh. Bhairabkunda is also the meeting point of the Jia Dhansiri, Bhairabi, and Dafam rivers. The meeting point of the rivers resembles a "Kunda", a sacred worship place of Lord Shiva, which is how Bhairab Kunda got its name.

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Bhairabkunda is a tri-junction where the borders of Bhutan, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh. Bhairabkunda is also the meeting point of the Jia Dhansiri, Bhairabi, and Dafam rivers. The meeting point of the rivers resembles a "Kunda", a sacred worship place of Lord Shiva, which is how Bhairab Kunda got its name.

15th August, 1985

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15th August, 1985

The Hindu Dharma Sangrakshini Sabha was founded in 1893 by the Chapekar brothers, Damodar Hari Chapekar and Balkrishna Hari Chapekar. This organization aimed to protect and promote Hindu religious traditions and address social and political issues of the time from a Hindu perspective.

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The Hindu Dharma Sangrakshini Sabha was founded in 1893 by the Chapekar brothers, Damodar Hari Chapekar and Balkrishna Hari Chapekar. This organization aimed to protect and promote Hindu religious traditions and address social and political issues of the time from a Hindu perspective.

Kullu Dussehra is a renowned international festival celebrated in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, India. It is a unique event featuring a grand procession of deities from various temples in the region.

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Kullu Dussehra is a renowned international festival celebrated in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, India. It is a unique event featuring a grand procession of deities from various temples in the region.

Lakshminath Bezbaruah, a pioneer of modern Assamese literature, is known as "Roxoraj" (King of Humor) for his satirical writings and "Sahityarathi" (Charioteer of Literature) for his profound influence on Assamese literature.

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Lakshminath Bezbaruah, a pioneer of modern Assamese literature, is known as "Roxoraj" (King of Humor) for his satirical writings and "Sahityarathi" (Charioteer of Literature) for his profound influence on Assamese literature.

The Kirtan Ghosha is a collection of devotional poems written by Srimanta Sankardeva, a 15th-century Vaishnava saint and scholar. It is considered the most significant work of Assamese literature and is a cultural icon of Assam, shaping its religious, musical, and theatrical traditions.

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The Kirtan Ghosha is a collection of devotional poems written by Srimanta Sankardeva, a 15th-century Vaishnava saint and scholar. It is considered the most significant work of Assamese literature and is a cultural icon of Assam, shaping its religious, musical, and theatrical traditions.

Digaru is a river originating in the Garo-Khasi hills of Meghalaya state in India, flowing towards the northeast and then meeting the Kopili river and then merging with the Brahmaputra river.

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Digaru is a river originating in the Garo-Khasi hills of Meghalaya state in India, flowing towards the northeast and then meeting the Kopili river and then merging with the Brahmaputra river.

Thuria refers to a specific style of traditional earrings worn by Assamese women. They are often made of gold or silver and feature intricate designs.

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Thuria refers to a specific style of traditional earrings worn by Assamese women. They are often made of gold or silver and feature intricate designs.

Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya

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Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya