Assam was historically known as Kamarupa (or Kamrup) and also as Pragjyotisha (or Pragjyotishpur). It was referred to as Pragjyotisha during the epic period and later named Kamarupa, with both names often appearing in ancient Indian literature like the Mahabharata and Puranas.
Assam was known as Pragjyotisha or the place of eastern astronomy during the epic period and later named as Kamrupa. The earliest epigraphic reference to the kingdom of Kamrupa is found in the Allahabad pillar inscription of king Samudragupta.
In the ancient Sanskrit literature both the names 'Pragjyotisha' and 'Kamrupa' were used as designation for ancient Assam. Its antiquity can be established from the fact that it has been mentioned in the two great epics- The Mahabharata and the Ramayana and also in the Puranas.
The Present Assam was referred to as Kamrup in many of the ancient Indian literature. It was also known as Pragjyotishpur due to the astrology (Jyotish Shashtra) practices that prevailed in this part of the country during that time.
Assam was recognised as one of the provinces of British India since 1912. With the partition and Independence of India in 1947, Assam became a constituent state of the country in 1950. The princely states of Manipur and Tripura were made Union Territories in 1949.
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When did Muslims come to Assam?
In 1205 A.D., Bakhtiyar Khilji invaded Assam, and this event created the starting point from when the early migration of Muslims started. It was after his invasion of Kamrup, that traces of followers of Islam came to be found in the Brahmaputra valley of Assam.
Once known as Pragjyotishpura (the Light of the East), Guwahati derives its name from the Assamese words "Guwa" meaning areca nut and "Haat" meaning market.
In the classical period and up to the 12th century, the region east of the Karatoya River, largely congruent to present-day Assam, was called Kamarupa, and alternatively, Pragjyotisha.
Austro-Asiatic, Tibeto-Burmans, and Indo-Aryans had been the most important traditional groups that arrived at the site and lived in the very old Assam. They were well-thought-out as the first inhabitants of Assam.
Dispur (/dɪsˈpʊər/, Assamese: [ˈdispuɹ]) is the capital of the Indian state of Assam and is a suburb of Guwahati. It became the capital in 1973, when Shillong the erstwhile capital, became the capital of the state of Meghalaya that was carved out of Assam. Dispur is the seat of power of Government of Assam.
Kamakhya has been revered as the most important Shakti Peeth, making Assam as the sacred landscape of South Asian Hinduism. Kamakhya temple in Assam is one of the 52 Shakti Peeths of India.
Assam tea is a black tea named after Assam, India, the region of its production. It is manufactured specifically from the plant Camellia sinensis var. assamica (Masters).
The Seven Sister States is a popular term for the contiguous states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura prior to inclusion of the state of Sikkim into the North Eastern Region of India.
This enchanting state, blessed by the meandering Brahmaputra River and cocooned by lush green landscapes, holds a unique allure. Assam, with its rich biodiversity, iconic tea plantations, and vibrant traditions, beckons you to explore its mystical rivers, dense forests, and diverse cultural mosaic.
Dynastic period. The territory of Assam, formerly known as Kamrupa or Pragjyotishpur, had been occupied by a variety of ancient kingdoms, including Varman, Mlechchha, and Pala, among others, since the early stages around 350 AD.
Assam is a last name commonly found in South Africa among its Chinese community. It is the transliteration of a Chinese surname meaning: to thank, to apologize, to wither (of flowers, leaves etc), to decline.
Muslim Invasions of Assam were military invasions conducted by Turko-Afghans, Bengal Sultanate, and Mughal Empire to assert political control over Assam that began in 1206, when the Ghurid Muhammad Bakhtiyar Khalji invaded a fringe of Kamarupa with the last in 1671 when the Mughal commander Ram Singh I tried ...
The Bodos are one of the oldest and largest tribes of Assam. In this video, we explore their history, culture, language, festivals, and the long struggle for Bodoland.
The Makum People, also known as the Zhongum people or the Assamese Chinese, are a small community of ethnic Chinese living in the town of Makum in Assam, India. Today, they are scattered throughout Assam. This group is primarily composed of descendants of Chinese immigrants who migrated to Assam in two distinct phases.
Sualkuchi, also known as the Manchester of the east, a sleepy village in the northern bank of the river Brahmaputra is the center of Assam's textile production.
Assamica. Assam Black tea, otherwise called fermented tea, is more intensely oxidized than different sorts of tea. Because of this more drawn-out compound interaction of oxidation, its tea leaves are hazier and have a more rounded flavor.
Founded around 1840 by the British as a river port for coal and tea trade, Dibrugarh is one of Assam's oldest municipal towns. Officially recognized in 1873, it takes pride in its historical roots.
However if you are in Assam, you should not miss Assamese cuisine and try these mouth-watering delicacies. A traditional meal in Assam comprises of daal, leafy vegetables (xaak), fish (maas) meat (mangkho), khar (alkaline dish), sour dishes (tenga) and a slice of the famous Assamese lemon (nemu).
Margherita was known for its collieries much developed by the British. Coal India Ltd has the biggest industrial plant here. The town is also known as Coal Queen as it is famous for coal business.
