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Kanaklata Barua Early Life and Background Born on 22 December 1924 in Borangabari village, undivided Darrang district, Assam. Grew up […]

Background and Causes The Assam Movement was a mass uprising against illegal immigration, especially from Bangladesh. Spearheaded by All Assam

Assam’s post-independence challenges are deeply rooted in colonial history. The emphasis on ethnic difference—created and institutionalized by the British—continues to

Early Anti-British Resistance (1826–1861) British Takeover and Initial Revolts Assam came under direct British rule after the Treaty of Yandaboo

From 1930 to 1972, Assam transitioned from active resistance to British rule to post-independence political restructuring. The people’s participation in

During 1920–1935, Assam witnessed a growing political awakening, marked by: The expansion of the Congress movement Widespread labour unrest The

The early 20th century marked the rise of political awareness in Assam, shaped by: The Assam Association leading early resistance

From 1913 to 1947, Assam’s legislature evolved from a limited advisory body to a full legislative assembly. Though early councils

Following the Partition of Bengal (1905), Assam was merged with East Bengal under a Lieutenant Governor, with its capital at

Assam was separated from the Bengal Presidency in 1874 and made a Chief Commissioner’s Province with Shillong as capital. The