ASSAM

2. NIJIL C V

4. This land was known as “KAMARUPA”
In the early days it was also known later as
“PRAGJYOTISHPUR”
The “AHOMS” from Myanmar ruled the
state in the 13th century
They built Shiv-Dol, Rang-Ghar, Kareng-
Ghar etc.

6. They gave titles to their generals based on
the number of soldiers they controlled
Leader of 100 was called “Saikia” and
leader of 1000 was called “Hazarika”
These titles exist even today

7. Capital – Dispur
Largest City – Guwahati
Districts - 27
Governer – JB Patnaik
Chief Minister – Tarun Gogoi (INC)
Total Area- 78,550km* (30,330mi)
Area Rank-16th
Population-31,169,272
Rank-14th

9. Governor
Chief Minister

10. Lot of respect to the guests
To pay their respects to a person they
present a “Gamosa” to him
It is a hand made cotton towelet which is
embroidered on both ends and worn
around the neck

12. They welcome their guests with “Tamul”
and “Paan”
“Sarai” which is pronounced as “Harai” is
another gift to honour a person

14. MIRIS KARBIS
KALITAS MISINGS
AHOMS FAKIALS
AHOMS
BODOS
SINGPHOS
CHUTIAS
CONSIST OF MANY TRIBES

15. Local language – Assamese
Origin – Sanskrit
Festivals are linked to agriculture
These are called “BIHU” and are
celebrated at different cultural operations
in January and April with music dance and
merry making

18. Its people
Wild life
Rain…
And a cup of Tea

19. Kaziranga National Park is a world
heritage site and famous for one horned
Rhino
They are so used to tourists gaping at
them that sometimes they just stare back
at you
At times they have even rammed into
tourist vehicles

20. Leopards, Bisons, Deers, Wild
Elephants, The Hollock Gibbon and birds
are also found in Assam
Pelicans and the great Indian adjutant
stork are beautiful birds and found in
Assam
Elephant herds of more than 100 are a
common sight

21. An Elephant festival is held each year at
Kaziranga in the month of February
More than 300 Elephants are gathered at
one place
They have races and football
Elephant catcher and trainer is known as
Phandi.

22. The Rain Forests of Assam are unique and
splendrous.
Bamboo and Cane are gifts of these
forests.

24. Almost wet through out the year
Annual rainfall of over 300 cm is quite
common
Some areas do suffer from droughts.
These are called the rain shadow areas

25. 1) Maniram Dewan
Born in 17 April 1806
First people to establish tea garden in
Assam
Played an actual role in the freedom
movement of Assam

26. 2) Syed Abdul Malik
Born in 15 January 1919
He is a writer in Assamese literature
His first novel is “La Sa Gu”

27. 3) Dr. Bhupen Hazarika
Born in 8 September 1926
Indian singer, Composer, Lyricist, Music
director and film maker
Phd in mass communication from
Columbia Universiity

28. Largest TEA producing state of India.
Assam’s TEA is world famous for its
strength and flavour.
There are more than 300 Lush Green Tea
estates in Assam.
Workers form an Ethnic group called TEA
TRIBES.