- 10 Sections
- 44 Lessons
- Lifetime
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- I. PREHISTORIC & PROTO-HISTORIC ASSAMPrehistoric & Proto-Historic Assam explores the earliest human settlements in the region, highlighting archaeological evidence, stone tools, habitation patterns, early metal usage, transition to agriculture, and cultural developments that laid the foundations of Assam’s historical evolution.2
- II. ANCIENT ASSAM (PRAGJYOTISHA–KAMARUPA PERIOD)Ancient Assam (Pragjyotisha–Kamarupa Period) focuses on the early formation of the region’s polity, tracing the rise of Pragjyotisha and Kamarupa, their dynasties, administration, religious traditions, and cultural links with ancient Indian civilization.7
- III. EARLY MEDIEVAL ASSAM (POST-KAMARUPA PERIOD)Early Medieval Assam (Post-Kamarupa Period) examines the political transition after the decline of Kamarupa, highlighting regional kingdoms, administrative changes, socio-cultural developments, and the groundwork for later medieval powers in Assam.3
- IV. AHOM PERIOD (1228–1826)Ahom Period (1228–1826) traces the establishment, administration, military system, cultural traditions, and political achievements of the Ahom kingdom, including its long resistance to Mughal expansion and enduring legacy in Assam.9
- V. OTHER MEDIEVAL KINGDOMS OF ASSAMOther Medieval Kingdoms of Assam highlights the rise and role of regional powers such as the Koch, Kachari, Chutiya, and Jaintia kingdoms, focusing on their administration, territorial expansion, cultural contributions, and significance in Assam’s medieval political history.3
- VI. RELIGIOUS & CULTURAL MOVEMENTSReligious & Cultural Movements in Assam explores the growth of faiths and traditions, with emphasis on Vaishnavism and the Neo-Vaishnavite movement, satra institutions, literature, art forms, and their lasting impact on Assam’s social and cultural identity.2
- VII. COLONIAL ASSAM (1826–1947)Colonial Assam (1826–1947) examines the British period in Assam, focusing on administrative reorganization, tea plantation economy, transport and communication growth, social changes, resistance movements, and Assam’s participation in India’s freedom struggle.7
- VIII. ASSAM DURING PARTITION & INDEPENDENCEAssam During Partition & Independence focuses on the political and social changes around 1947, covering the impact of Partition, boundary adjustments, refugee movements, administrative integration, and Assam’s transition into independent India.2
- IX. POST-INDEPENDENCE ASSAM (1947–PRESENT)Post-Independence Assam (1947–Present) examines Assam’s political, administrative, and socio-economic developments after 1947, including state reorganization, popular movements, accords, governance challenges, cultural change, and contemporary issues shaping modern Assam.6
- X. CONTEMPORARY ASSAM (21st CENTURY)Contemporary Assam (21st Century) focuses on recent developments in governance, economy, society, and culture, highlighting infrastructure growth, political changes, environmental challenges, demographic trends, and Assam’s evolving role in modern India.3
Assam in National and Regional Context
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