History of Assam from Vedic age to Gupta Period

History of Assam from Vedic age to Gupta Period The ancient name of Guwahati was Pragjyotishpur. Protohistoric Assam is reconstructed from epics and literature from early times (Mahabharata, Kalika Purana, Yogini Tantra, diff. chronicles etc.). The earliest political entity seems to have been led by a non-Aryan Danava dynasty with Mahiranga mentioned as the first … Read more History of Assam from Vedic age to Gupta Period

Invasion of Ram Singha – the Battle of Saraighat (1671) and its results

The Battle of Saraighat was fought during the reign of Ahom king Chakradhvaj Sinha in 1671. The Ahom general Lachit Barphukan inflicted a crushing defeat on the Mughal General Ram Singh. The victory on the bank of the river Brahmaputra at Saraighat earned for Lachit Barphukan immortal fame. It was one of the most outstanding … Read more Invasion of Ram Singha – the Battle of Saraighat (1671) and its results

Religious life –-Sankaradeva and the Neo Vaishnavite Movement- background and implications

The Neo-Vaisnavite Movement, started by Srimanta Sankardeva created an unprecedented zeal for the cultural and religious reformation in Assam in the 15  century. His Eka-saraniya dharma, with all its philosophy and doctrines as well as rituals and cult has contributed a lot to find out the true spirit to create a vibrant society based on … Read more Religious life –-Sankaradeva and the Neo Vaishnavite Movement- background and implications

Constitution and reorganization  of Assam

Constitution and reorganization  of Assam The British took over Assam in 1826 to make the eastern frontier of the British possessions secure, although the architect of the British possession of the extended north-east frontier, David Scott, initially was against the permanent occupation of Assam. But the scene completely changed with the discovery that the tea … Read more Constitution and reorganization  of Assam

Political conditions of the Brahmaputra valley at the time of foundation of the Ahom kingdom.

The dynasty of Pralamba assumed power at around 800 A.D. There were around twenty rulers from this dynasty. By 1000 A.D, the Pal dynasty came into focus with the rule of Brahma Pal. Several rulers from this dynasty ruled till the 11 century. By 1100 A.D., there again developed a reign of confusion in the … Read more Political conditions of the Brahmaputra valley at the time of foundation of the Ahom kingdom.

Post-Saraighat Assam Ascendancy of the Tungkhungia dynasty – the reign of Gadadhar Singha.

The kings of the Tungkhungia family ruled in Assam for 145 years, A.D. 1681—1826. The dynasty has derived its name from the village Tungkhung or ‘Tingkhang in Upper Assam where they had’ their ancestral residence. Gadadhar Singha was the founder of the Tunghhungia dynasty, and the princes, of this line exercised the reins of government … Read more Post-Saraighat Assam Ascendancy of the Tungkhungia dynasty – the reign of Gadadhar Singha.

Sukapha and establishment of Ahom Kingdom in Assam

Ahoms was  a Tai-Mongoloid group who migrated to Assam from around present-day Yunan Province of China. Siu -ka -pha was the first Ahom king in Assam. The Ahoms were given stiff resistance by the Kacharis who dominated eastern Assam. But slowly and steadily, through a policy of conciliation and assimilation and military might, the Ahoms … Read more Sukapha and establishment of Ahom Kingdom in Assam

Major dynasties of Assam

Major dynasties of Assam Varman dynasty The Varman dynasty (350-650), the first historical rulers of Kamarupa; was established by Pushya Varman, a contemporary of Samudragupta. This dynasty became vassals of the Gupta Empire, but as the power of the Guptas waned, Mahendra Varman (470-494) performed two horse sacrifices and threw off the imperial yoke. The … Read more Major dynasties of Assam