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HISTORY
• The early history of Assam is lost
Hiuen Tsang
The first Islamic invasion of
Kamrupa took place during the
reign of a king called Prithu who
was killed in a battle with The famous
Illtutmish's son Nasiruddin . After Kamakhya temple
the invasion of the Mughals in the
15th century many Muslims settled
in Assam and thus became the first
Muslim settlers of this region.
Ruins of Banasur's
capital Sonitpur
Early in the 20 century the government of India made
vast tracts of land in Assam available to predominantly
Muslim farmers from the provinces of East Bengal for
settlement and cultivation. Nepalese were employed as
herders and encouraged to colonize new lands. The
subsequent Immigration of Marwaris and Sikhs boasted
capital development in Assam and strengthen its ties
with the rest of India.
ECONOMICS
• Economics of Assam represents a unique juxtaposition of backwardness in plenty
• Growth rate of Assam has not kept pace with that of India during the post British
era
• In 6th plan period Assam showed negative growth rate of 3.78% while India grew
6%
• 2003-04 and 2004-05 : the economy showed constant growth of 5.5% and 5.3%
respectively
Year Gross State Domestic Product
1980 25,160
1985 56,730
1990 106,210
1995 194,110
2000 314,760
56730
94110
106210
•Assams gross state domestic product for 2004 is 13$
estimated in current prices
POVERTY :
• The historical trend in the incidence of rural poverty in Assam shows
an increasing trend opposed to a secular decline in all other states. This
does not come as a surprise considering the slow growth in Gross State
Domestic product in Assam as compared to the growth in the all India
GDP.
EDUCATION:
Present government:
1. Lt. Gen(Retd) Ajjai singh-PVSM,AVSM. His Excellency
the Governor of Assam.
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Rural urban
Agriculture
Assam has a net geographical area of 7843800. it includes Total
cropped area, Cultivable wasteland, Area under forest, Land put to
non agriculture, Grazing land, Net area sown.
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CULTURE
ART AND CRAFT
• The magic of art of assamese
craftsmen is a a common passion
inspirin the deep senses with its
age old simplicity and
sophistication.
• Asssam is renowned for its Xorai
exquisite silks, bamboo, and
Japi with gamosa cane products.
• Assam handloom is indeed
noteworthy offering a mosaic of
colours with pleasin design.
• The colourful assamese
japi(head gear,),terracotta and
other decorative items bear
witness to the craftmanship of
An assam coin its land. A traditional assamese
• The Eri,Muga and typical paintinhg
tribal attires are a treat to the
eyes of the beholder.
Assamese Cuisine
•Rice is the staple diet.
Sivasagar
Agnigarh Hill, Tezpur Seat of the Ahom Kingdom. Check out Rang Ghar,
Talatal Ghar, Sivadol, Kareng Ghar of Garhgaon etc...
Hajo
Dibru Saikhowa