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What cultures contributed to the confluence of people in Assam?
What cultures contributed to the confluence of people in Assam?
What are the chronicles maintained by the Ahom kingdom called?
What are the chronicles maintained by the Ahom kingdom called?
When did Assam become a vassal or a colony to an external power?
When did Assam become a vassal or a colony to an external power?
From which century did the ancient era of Assam begin?
From which century did the ancient era of Assam begin?
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Where do we find the history of ancient Assam?
Where do we find the history of ancient Assam?
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Study Notes
Cultural Confluence in Assam
- The cultural confluence in Assam is attributed to the convergence of various cultures, including the Austric, Mongolian, Indo-Aryan, and Tibeto-Burman cultures.
Ahom Kingdom Chronicles
- The chronicles maintained by the Ahom kingdom are called Buranjis.
Assam under External Power
- Assam became a vassal or colony to an external power for the first time in 1826, when it came under British colonial rule.
Ancient Era of Assam
- The ancient era of Assam began in the 4th century BC.
Ancient Assam History
- The history of ancient Assam can be found in the writings of the Chinese traveler Xuanzang, as well as in the epigraphic records and archaeological findings.
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Test your knowledge of Assam's rich history with this quiz. Explore the diverse cultural influences and historical events that have shaped the region, from the Austroasiatic and Tibeto-Burman cultures to the British ingress in the 19th century.
