Assam’s Dima Hasao Pearls of Big River

Assam’s Dima Hasao Pearls of Big River

Author: Ramu Upadhaya

Publisher: Zorba Books

Published: 2022-09-07

Total Pages: 437

ISBN-13: 9393029652

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Assam’s Dima Hasao, portrays the author’s reverently observed contributions of the Dima Hasao’s founders and the mindset with which they administered the erstwhile North Cachar Hills District Council and compares subtly with the present rulers. It highlights the objectives behind modelling this type of autonomy package. Besides examining how far the Council has succeeded in achieving the envisaged safeguards for the commoners under the Sixth Schedule areas of Assam. Apart from pointing out some loopholes in the inherent delivery system, it finely lays down some development strategies. Ramu Upadhaya has dug out all pearls from his supposed Big River, namely, Dima Hasao. In this meticulous selection of prominent stories regaled herein from biographical, philosophical and autobiographical perspectives, the author analyses the share of contributions all the selected visitors to this part of Assam State made, to throw light on what they do; when, and where, and how for whom? This new title in the non-fiction series is self-explanatory in assessing the individual feat of all visitors to an abode of different entities – Dima Hasao, where the people have conflicting views and interests – a sharp, tangential and inspiring presentation!


The Kacháris

The Kacháris

Author: Sidney Endle

Publisher:

Published: 1911

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13:

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Published under the orders of the Government of Eastern Bengal and Assam


Religion in Early Assam

Religion in Early Assam

Author: Rena Laisram

Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Published: 2019-04-18

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 1527533468

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This volume offers a fresh approach to the existing literature on religion in Early Assam, bringing together perspectives from the fields of archaeology, religion, history and heritage. For decades, the Naraka legend has been incorporated into history without due critical attention and analysis of the historical context, while archaeological studies in religion have been largely descriptive. The sacred landscape of the erstwhile Prāgjyotiṣa and Kāmarūpa kingdoms had linkages with the history of other parts of India, and beyond. This book offers a comprehensive reconstruction of religion in Early Assam based on an exhaustive use of archaeological sources. It opens with a useful overview of the conceptual and methodological foundations of religion, archaeology and history. Heritage conservation of sacred sites such as Kāmākhyā which face the impact of rapid urbanization illustrates implications for Assam’s history and identity.


Among the Dimasa of Assam

Among the Dimasa of Assam

Author: Dipali G. Danda

Publisher: New Delhi : Sterling

Published: 1978

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13:

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Study of the sociocultural life of one of the branches of the Kachari people of Assam.