Celebrating Icons of Culture, Art, Politics & More of Assam
Harishankar Brahma - A Trailblazer ...
Harishankar Brahma, a distinguished figure in Indian civil services, holds the notable distinction of being the first Election Commissioner of India f...
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Bhaskaravarman (600-650 Ce): The La...
Bhaskaravarman was a prominent ruler of ancient Kamarupa (present-day Assam) and the last monarch of the illustrious Varman dynasty. Ascending the thr...
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Bhimbor Deori - Eminent Tribal Lead...
Bhimbor Deori (16 May 1903 – 30 November 1947) was a prominent tribal leader from the Deori community of Assam, remembered for his unwavering dedica...
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Ismail Siddique - Bagh Hazarika: Th...
Ismail Siddique, popularly remembered as Bagh Hazarika, was a legendary 17th-century military commander who served under the Ahom kingdom in Assam. Re...
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Anuradha Sharma Pujari - Voice Of C...
Anuradha Sharma Pujari is a celebrated Assamese author, journalist, and editor, widely recognized for her significant contributions to modern Assamese...
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Mrinal Miri - Philosopher, Educator...
Born on 1 August 1940 in Assam, Prof. Mrinal Miri pursued his BA in Philosophy from the University of Cambridge (1966) and completed his PhD in 1970. ...
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Jamchonga Nampui - The Trailblazer ...
Jamchonga Nampui holds a distinguished place in Assam’s history as the first person from the Scheduled Tribe community of the state to qualify for t...
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Krishna Kanta Handique - Scholar, E...
Born on 20 July 1898 in Jorhat, Assam, to Rai-Bahadur Radha Kanta Handique, Krishna Kanta Handique emerged as one of Assam's most erudite scholars.
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Sarat Chandra Sinha - The Barefoot ...
Born on January 1, 1914, in Bhakatpara village (Chapar, Dhubri district), into a Rajbanshi farmer family, Sarat Chandra Sinha attended his village sch...
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Karmashree Hiteswar Saikia - A Visi...
Karmashree Hiteswar Saikia was one of Assam's most influential political leaders, known for his statesmanship, administrative skills, and commitment t...
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Bhattadeva - The Father Of Assamese...
Bhattadeva is widely regarded as the father of Assamese prose for his pioneering efforts in developing literary prose in the Assamese language during ...
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Biju Phukan - A Timeless Star Of A...
Biju Phukan was one of the most celebrated and charismatic actors in the history of Assamese cinema. With a career spanning several decades, he became...
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Nipon Goswami - The Evergreen Icon ...
Nipon Goswami was a legendary actor who holds a special place in the heart of Assamese cinema and its audience. With a film career spanning more than ...
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Sri Haridev - The Spiritual Reforme...
Sri Haridev was one of the prominent propagators of the Mahapurushiya Vaishnavite religion in Assam. He opposed animal sacrifice in worship and believ...
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Sri Gopaldev - The Literary Saint O...
Sri Gopaldev, also known respectfully as Gopal Ata, was a prominent Vaishnavite saint, spiritual leader, and writer from Assam. He was one of the key ...
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Sri Damodardev Of Assam - A Torchbe...
Sri Damodardev was a prominent Vaishnavite saint, spiritual reformer, and a devoted disciple of the great Srimanta Sankardev, the pioneer of the Bhakt...
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Parbati Prasad Barua - Geetikavi -...
Parbati Prasad Barua who is also known as Geetikavi (1904–1964) is one of the most iconic voices of Assam, whose influence extended across poetry, m...
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Adil Hussain - A Global Face Of In...
Adil Hussain full name - Khandkar Mohammad Adil Hussain, a celebrated actor from Goalpara, Assam, is widely recognized for his versatile acting and po...
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Birubala Rabha - A Fearless Voice ...
Padma Shri Birubala Rabha (1954 – 13 May 2024), a social activist from Assam, is nationally recognized for her relentless fight against witch huntin...
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Ananda Chandra Agarwala - Bhangoni ...
Ananda Chandra Agarwala (1874–1940) was a renowned writer, poet, historian, translator, and administrative officer from the Biswanath district of As...
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Benudhar Sharma - A Multifaceted Ge...
Benudhar Sharma (1894–1981) was a noted Assamese writer, historian, journalist, translator, and freedom fighter, whose life was devoted to the servi...
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