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What name did Rabindranath Tagore use to describe Karimganj District over a century ago?
What name did Rabindranath Tagore use to describe Karimganj District over a century ago?
In which year did Karimganj become a full-fledged district?
In which year did Karimganj become a full-fledged district?
Which states and regions border Karimganj District?
Which states and regions border Karimganj District?
Before gaining its district status, which district was Karimganj part of?
Before gaining its district status, which district was Karimganj part of?
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What is the significance of renaming Karimganj District as stated by the Chief Minister?
What is the significance of renaming Karimganj District as stated by the Chief Minister?
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Study Notes
Karimganj District
- Karimganj District, located in southern Assam, borders Tripura and Bangladesh's Sylhet Division.
- Historically part of Sylhet District, it became a separate district in 1983.
- Forms part of the Barak Valley, along with Hailakandi and Cachar.
- Rabindranath Tagore, over a century ago, referred to Karimganj as 'Sribhumi' (the land of Maa Lakshmi).
- The naming change, supported by the Chief Minister, aims to reflect the district's aspirations.
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Explore the historical and geographical significance of Karimganj District in southern Assam. Learn about its journey from being part of Sylhet District to gaining independence as a separate district in 1983. Discover the cultural references and aspirations connected to this region.
