January 2024
Beginner to intermediate
456 pages
12h 20m
English
The Revolt of 1857 in Assam and subsequent agrarian uprisings across the region, which were sparked by the oppressive policies of the British Government, played a pivotal role in fostering political awareness among the Assamese people. This collective resistance against foreign rule ultimately laid the foundation for the growth of Assamese nationalism.
The advent of British rule in Assam ushered in significant political, economic, and social transformations. The East India Company’s rule concluded in 1858, and following that, Queen Victoria of England, through a proclamation on 1 November 1858, personally undertook the governance of India. The British administration ...
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