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Languages and Literature of Assam Languages of assam Assamese Assamese is spoken all along the Brahmaputra valley and sounds quite sounds quite similar to Bengali to a non-speaker (i.e. non-Bengali or non-Assamese speaker), but have significant differences, especially in grammar, pronunciations and vocabularies. The oldest Assamese writer was perhaps Hema Saraswati, who wrote his famous … Read more
Freedom Movement in Assam Assam has been under the rule of several dynasties among which the Varman dynasty, Koch, Kachari and Ahom are the most prominent ones. During the 13th century, Sukaphaa a Tai prince who belonged to Mong Mao, which is presently a part of China came to Assam crossing the Patkai range along … Read more
Former princely States of Assam and Zamindaris The region that came to be known as undivided Goalpara district came under British rule after the transfer of the Deewani from the Mughal Emperor on August 12, 1765. Due to tribal influences on the region the police thanas of Dhubri, Nageswari, Goalpara and Karaibari were placed under … Read more
Folk Songs of Assam Assam, the north-eastern state of India, situated on the littoral of the mighty river Brahmaputra is home to diverse ethnic groups and cultures. This diversity contributed immensely to its musical gamut. The Folk Music of the state can be segregated into different categories. Assam is known for its rich culture and … Read more
Fairs and Festivals of Assam Majuli Festival One of the major festivals that draws visitors from far and near is Majuli Festival in Assam, the gateway to the Northeast. The Majuli festival is held in Majuli, the largest river island in the world. Located on the river Brahmaputra in Assam, it has been a center … Read more
Art ,Handicrafts and Paintings Forms of Assam The Arts and Crafts of Assam are world famous for unique traditional methods of production and for tribal Art Forms. The people of Assam have traditionally been craftsmen. Assam is mostly known for its exquisite silks and the bamboo and cane products, several other crafts are also made … Read more
The Indian State of Assam: Origins and Causes of Conflict Background The Indian state of Assam is located in the country’s Northeast and Shares international borders with Bhutan and Bangladesh. According to provisional Indian census figures for 2011, Assam has a Population of over 31 million with an area of 78,438 square kilometers (48,739 … Read more
BENGALI Bengali is the main language of West Bengal, which is the mother tongue of a majority of the people of the state. It is the Official Language of West Bengal. Nepali and Bhutiya are also spoken in West Bengal, but mainly in the district of Darjeeling. Kolkata, which is a melting pot of … Read more
Bihu is a major annual festival of Assamese people in India. It is a time for family reunions, feasting, and dancing. The three main Bihu festivals are Rongali Bihu (spring festival), Bohag Bihu (harvest festival), and Magh Bihu (winter festival). Rongali Bihu Rongali Bihu is the most important Bihu festival. It is celebrated in the … Read more
Classical languages in India Introduction India is a country with a rich and diverse history, and its languages reflect that. There are over 120 languages spoken in India, and many of them are considered to be classical languages. Classical languages are those that have a long history and a significant body of literature. They are … Read more