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History of Nagaon – till the advent of Ahoms

History of Nagaon – till the advent of Ahoms

By Muhammad Talha Amin Baruah Nagaon, located in the heart of Assam, has a rich past that stretches back to the days of the Kamarupa Kingdom. Over time, it became a land of changing rulers due to constant wars fought between the Muhammadans and the Rais of Kamarupa Kingdom. The

Dimbeswar Neog – the human rainbow of Assamese poetry

Dimbeswar Neog – the human rainbow of Assamese poetry

by Muhammad Talha Amin Baruah Dimbeswar Neog (1899-1966) was a distinguished Assamese poet, writer, critic, and educator born on 7 August 1899 in the village of Kamarfadia, Sibsagar district, Assam. He was affectionately known as the “Indradhenu Kobi” (Rainbow Poet), a title reflecting his colorful and multifaceted contributions to Assamese

Madhabdev : Torchbearer of Sankardev’s legacy

Madhabdev : Torchbearer of Sankardev’s legacy

By Muhammad Talha Amin Baruah Mahapurush Madhabdev was a revered saint, poet, and spiritual leader whose teachings and works have shaped the soul of Assamese society for centuries. His journey from a passionate scholar of Saktism to the ‘Prana Bandhava’ (soul friend) of Srimanta Sankardev and the torchbearer of Assamese