The winter temperature does not normally fall below 6 degree celsius. The publication board started the book fair movement in assam organizing a national level book fair in guwahati in 1984. Assam festivals, assam fair and festivals, festivals in assam. Media in category history of assam the following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total.
The state is bordered by bhutan and arunachal pradesh to the north. Guwahati is among the top 100 fastest growing cities in the world. It takes hundreds and hundreds of years for any culture to establish itself. This dynasty is said to have an aboriginal origin, with links to narakasura. Introduction the history of assam has passed several stages of development to reach to its present state. Be it the stunning beauty or the heartwarming ambiance of the state, the misty outlook or the onehorned rhinos, assam undoubtedly makes it for an impeccable tourist destination. Apsc prelims notes are designed by apsc toppers and other civil servants.
This was the first book of this kind till bronsons a dictionary in assamese and english was published in 1867. Muga silk industry of assam in historical perspectives. Fairs and festivals in assam tourist attractions in assam. First it were the indian states that became themes. Seeing as how gait is like a gospel for novices entering the realm of assam history, this book is a fresh change that tries to battle the colonial perspective on assam in its own way. About the book this text cover an important period in the history of modern northeast india from the treaty of yandabo in 1826 that marked the beginning of british expansion in the region till partition in 1947. Explore guwahati book fair profile at times of india for photos, videos. The major cities of assam are guwahati, silchar, dibrugarh, tinsukia and jorhat. So it is not surprising to see the states festival calendar choc a bloc with a variety of fairs and festivals that attract visitors from all over.
Fairs commemorated in assam following are the different fairs of assam. Assam was originally called pragjyotishpur or kamrupa, during the period of the epics. Publishers outside assam have skipped the book fair held as part of the 75th asam sahitya sabha session at sualkuchi in kamrup district. Publishers outside assam skip book fair telegraph india. Historical places in assam the historical places of assam show consistency with contemporary events in mainland india and have been clearly documented since the 1st century ad. Today the state is the largest onshore producer of petroleum and gas. Tea fair and festival assam popular festivals of assam. Books on competitive examinations, history and short stories appear to. Following are 20 objective type questions from assam history. Having been living in assam for two years now, the grand celebration of the festival has always amazed me.
The name assam is derived from the word asama, meaning peerless in the now extinct ahom language. Assam is one of the eight northeastern states of india. This book has been a touchstone for the illustrious scholars and had always been referred to as a pristine form of primordial assams history. This perfect fusion of heritage shared by the numerous races living in assam has made it home to the most colorful festivals and reflects the true spirit, the tradition and lifestyle. Indeed, the people of assam are a merry lot who lose no opportunity to celebrate.
They have the bohag or rongali bihu midapril, maagh mid january and the kaati bihu in the month of october. Its been a milestone for the ongoing northeast book fair. The fairs and festivals in assam are a fine reflection of the states jest for life. One of the main attractions of the tea fair and festival is the visit to the guwahati tea auction center, in the city of guwahati. This years fair would be dedicated in the memory of late dr. Printing and publishing began in assam from around the end of the 19th century, a number of presses being established in dibrugarh also in upper assam. Hem barua, debakanta barua, lakhyadhar choudhury, maheswar neog, kanchan. The death of literature and tradition will lead to the death of history. The international kolkata book fair and officially antarjatik kolkata boimela or antarjatik. Celebrated in the urban area of guwahati, it is the most important fair of the state, which revolves around the kamakhya temple.
The book fairs main attraction will be a celebration of the life and works of eight great personalities from the state. Assam is a land of fairs and festivals and the majority characterizes the spirit of accommodation and togetherness of the diverse faiths and beliefs found there. This annual fair is organized during the monsoon when the brahmaputra river flows prosperously. This page will deals with assam current affairs gk question answers that means student of assam state can get their latest general knowledge question on their states, villages, cities e. The capital, formerly shillong, was shifted to dispur in 1972. Although invaded over the centuries, it was never a vassal or a colony to an external power until the third burmese invasion in 1821, and, subsequently, the british ingress into assam in 1824 during.
The beautiful kamakhya temple forms the exquisite venue for the fair. Anyone who wants to know various things related to history of. Assam silk assam is also famous for its varieties of indigenous silk known as eri and muga. Kaziranga festival, guwahati book fair postponed due to. Abstract the muga silk industry of assam has been in existence since time immemorial. Assam commemorates 200 years of printing history the hindu. This is the biggest tea auction center in the country. I purchased the book after finding an excerpt of the first chapter online for free. From prehistoric to independence and strategy to cover it for apsc prelims and mains exam art,handicrafts and paintings forms of assam british rule in assam constitution and reorganization of assam fairs and festivals of assam folk dances of assam folk songs of assam former princely states of assam and zamindaris. From the prehistoric periods to the postcolonial era, history of assam encompasses a varied array of remarkable events. Chapter iii background of assamese society and culture there is a famous english proverb which says that rome was not built in a day. The historical account of the state begins in the early part of the 4th century, with the establishment of the varman dynasty of pushya varman. Here is the list of best packages of assam, if you are planning to travel anytime soon.
A large building was then erected of bamboos and grass, with a raised bamboo platform. The other seven being arunachal pradesh, meghalaya, mizoram, tripura, nagaland, manipur and sikkim. The summer temperature remains within 38 degree celsius. Detailed notes for indian history specifically designed notes for apsc prelims paper notes developed by toppers can be bought at minimum price in pdf or printed format detailed topicwise apsc prelims gk notes for apsc prelims exam are provided for free browsing. It was known as kamarupa and ruled by subsidiaries of north indian rulers. Nagaon district health joint director dr atul pator said that the youth had a history of travelling to delhi and complained of fever and other. Following the frankfurt book fair, now the calcutta book fair started having a focal theme every year. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Assam is always known for attracting large number of tourists every year. This page is for those who have interest in history of assam. Book lovers, writers, publishers from all across the country are thronging the 20th northeast book fair which.
However it is very difficult to pinpoint the exact. The introductory chapter provides the background wherein the salient features of the indigenous system of education as provided under the. The neighboring states of arunachal pradesh, nagaland, mizoram, and meghalaya were once part of assam. In assam, muga silk weaving is an ancient craft, though there is no definite and precise mention of the time of its origin. The 15th north east book fair wll be held from december 25, 20 till january 5, 2014 at the assam engineering institute playground, guwahati. A slice of assams 200yearold printing history came alive at the ongoing guwahati literary festival and book fair here on saturday when. Similarly the culture of a particular society can never evolve in a single day. History of education in assam18261919 described the nature and progress of education in assam from the commencement of east india company. Assam information assam is one of the most enriched states of india. See all 26 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The assam factories rules, 1950 the assam factories rules, 1950 01 02 notification government oe assam labour and employment department orders by the governor dated dispur, the 9th june, 2004 no. Buy a comprehensive history of assam book online at low. Being dominated by oldest of kingdoms, assam bears the rich imprints of the. To promote reading habits among all section of people.
Trips to tea estates and nearby gardens can be arranged. Don not forget to check the following topics month wise current affairs 2019 national question answers international current affairs 2019. Publishers line up to release titles at 21st northeast book fair. The most popular among these is the ambubachi fair. Its as if people cross the threshold to come together with festive abandon and momentarily forget their tough lives. Dispur as we all know is the official capital of assam. Assam history multiple choice questions mcqs set 1. Assam is also blessed with a bounty of natural resources viz. The history of assam is the history of a confluence of people from the east, west, south and the north. Meghalaya, tripura, mizoram and bangladesh to the south. Assam being a land of composite culture reflects a chain of festivals of different tribes throughout the year.