The Complex Tapestry of Assam's Cultural Identity (Paperback)

Name: The Complex Tapestry of Assam's Cultural Identity (Paperback)
Author: Surjit Singha
ISBN: 9789391413798

Surjit Singha

Language: English

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Paperback. BOOK OVERVIEWThe Complex Tapestry of Assam's Cultural Identity: History, Ethnicity, Religion, Language, Politics, and the Future of a Plural Society presents an interdisciplinary and evidence-based exploration of the historical evolution and contemporary dynamics of Assam's diverse cultural landscape. Drawing upon history, anthropology, sociology, political science, linguistics, religious studies, archaeology, and environmental studies, the book examines how centuries of migration, indigenous traditions, political transformations, religious interactions, and linguistic diversity have collectively shaped the identity of one of India's most culturally complex regions. TABLE OF CONTENTS PRELIMINARIESBio of the AuthorsBook Overview PART IHISTORICAL FOUNDATIONS CHAPTER 1 (P 1-10)Introduction: Understanding Assam's Cultural IdentityThe Concept of Cultural IdentityWhy Assam MattersScope and ObjectivesResearch MethodologySources and Literature ReviewSignificance of the Study CHAPTER 2 (P 11-37)The Geography and Environmental Foundations of AssamIntroductionPhysical GeographyRivers and FloodplainsBiodiversityClimateHuman Settlement PatternsEnvironmental Challenges CHAPTER 3 (P 38-77)Ancient Assam: Pragjyotisha and KamarupaIntroductionEarly CivilizationsMythology and Historical EvidencePolitical DevelopmentThe Kingdom of KamarupaThe Varman DynastyHistorical Nomenclature: Bhaskaravarman, Bhaskar Varma, or Bhaskar Barman?The Mlechchha (Salastambha) Dynasty (c. 650-900 CE)The Pala Dynasty of Kamarupa (c. 900-1100 CE)Visit URL for complete table of content CHAPTER 4 (P 78-94)Medieval Assam and the Rise of Regional KingdomsIntroductionTransition from Ancient to Medieval AssamChutiya KingdomKachari KingdomKoch KingdomExpansion under NaranarayanMaharaja Biswa SinghaMaharaja Naranarayan and ChilaraiNarayani SenaDivision of the KingdomAdministrationDimasa KingdomJaintia KingdomVisit URL for complete table of content CHAPTER 5 (P 95-141)The Ahom Era and State FormationArrival of SukaphaaExpansion of the Ahom KingdomAdministrationMilitary OrganizationBattle of SaraighatDecline of Ahom Rule CHAPTER 6 (P 142-183)Colonial Assam and Modern TransformationIntroductionBritish AnnexationAdministrative ReformsTea IndustryRailways and CommunicationMissionary ActivitiesEducationVisit URL for complete table of content PART IIPEOPLES AND ETHNIC COMMUNITIESCHAPTER 7 (P 184-253)Ethnic Diversity in AssamIntroductionThe Concept of EthnicityHistorical Evolution of Ethnic Diversity in AssamClassification of the Peoples of AssamMajor Ethnic Communities of Assam: An OverviewLanguages and EthnicityVisit URL for complete table of content CHAPTER 8 (P 254-348)The Koch Rajbongshi CommunityIntroductionOriginsHistorical Perspectives on OriginAnthropological PerspectivesLinguistic EvidenceSocial Reform and the Emergence of the Rajbanshi IdentityFirst Census (1871-1872)Second Census (1881)Thakur Panchanan Barma and the Kshatriya MovementVisit URL for complete table of content DISCUSSION (P 349-351)RECOMMENDATIONS AND SOLUTIONS (P 352-354)CONCLUDING PERSPECTIVE (P 355)FUTURE RESEARCH DIRECTIONS (P 356-358)CONCLUDING NOTE (P 359)LIMITATIONS OF THE Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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Title: The Complex Tapestry of Assam's Cultural Identity (Paperback)
Author: Surjit Singha
Publisher: Native Tribe
Publication year: 2026
Condition: new
Binding: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN 10: 939141379X
ISBN 13: 9789391413798

BOOK OVERVIEW
The Complex Tapestry of Assam's Cultural Identity: History, Ethnicity, Religion, Language, Politics, and the Future of a Plural Society presents an interdisciplinary and evidence-based exploration of the historical evolution and contemporary dynamics of Assam's diverse cultural landscape. Drawing upon history, anthropology, sociology, political science, linguistics, religious studies, archaeology, and environmental studies, the book examines how centuries of migration, indigenous traditions, political transformations, religious interactions, and linguistic diversity have collectively shaped the identity of one of India's most culturally complex regions.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRELIMINARIES
Bio of the Authors
Book Overview

PART I
HISTORICAL FOUNDATIONS

CHAPTER 1 (P 1-10)
Introduction: Understanding Assam's Cultural Identity
The Concept of Cultural Identity
Why Assam Matters
Scope and Objectives
Research Methodology
Sources and Literature Review
Significance of the Study

CHAPTER 2 (P 11-37)
The Geography and Environmental Foundations of Assam
Introduction
Physical Geography
Rivers and Floodplains
Biodiversity
Climate
Human Settlement Patterns
Environmental Challenges

CHAPTER 3 (P 38-77)
Ancient Assam: Pragjyotisha and Kamarupa
Introduction
Early Civilizations
Mythology and Historical Evidence
Political Development
The Kingdom of Kamarupa
The Varman Dynasty
Historical Nomenclature: Bhaskaravarman, Bhaskar Varma, or Bhaskar Barman?
The Mlechchha (Salastambha) Dynasty (c. 650–900 CE)
The Pala Dynasty of Kamarupa (c. 900–1100 CE)
Visit URL for complete table of content

CHAPTER 4 (P 78-94)
Medieval Assam and the Rise of Regional Kingdoms
Introduction
Transition from Ancient to Medieval Assam
Chutiya Kingdom
Kachari Kingdom
Koch Kingdom
Expansion under Naranarayan
Maharaja Biswa Singha
Maharaja Naranarayan and Chilarai
Narayani Sena
Division of the Kingdom
Administration
Dimasa Kingdom
Jaintia Kingdom
Visit URL for complete table of content

CHAPTER 5 (P 95-141)
The Ahom Era and State Formation
Arrival of Sukaphaa
Expansion of the Ahom Kingdom
Administration
Military Organization
Battle of Saraighat
Decline of Ahom Rule

CHAPTER 6 (P 142-183)
Colonial Assam and Modern Transformation
Introduction
British Annexation
Administrative Reforms
Tea Industry
Railways and Communication
Missionary Activities
Education
Visit URL for complete table of content

PART II
PEOPLES AND ETHNIC COMMUNITIES
CHAPTER 7 (P 184-253)
Ethnic Diversity in Assam
Introduction
The Concept of Ethnicity
Historical Evolution of Ethnic Diversity in Assam
Classification of the Peoples of Assam
Major Ethnic Communities of Assam: An Overview
Languages and Ethnicity
Visit URL for complete table of content

CHAPTER 8 (P 254-348)
The Koch Rajbongshi Community
Introduction
Origins
Historical Perspectives on Origin
Anthropological Perspectives
Linguistic Evidence
Social Reform and the Emergence of the Rajbanshi Identity
First Census (1871–1872)
Second Census (1881)
Thakur Panchanan Barma and the Kshatriya Movement
Visit URL for complete table of content

DISCUSSION (P 349-351)
RECOMMENDATIONS AND SOLUTIONS (P 352-354)
CONCLUDING PERSPECTIVE (P 355)
FUTURE RESEARCH DIRECTIONS (P 356-358)
CONCLUDING NOTE (P 359)
LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY (P 360-361)
CONCLUSION (P 362-364)

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