History of Assam (1826-1947) For B.A. 6th Semester Gauhati University English Medium By Dr. Ankita Borgohain and Dr. Swakshyar Saurav Talukdar Ashok Publication

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History of Assam (1826-1947) For B.A. 6th Semester Gauhati University English Medium By Dr. Ankita Borgohain and Dr. Swakshyar Saurav Talukdar Ashok Publication

History of Assam (1826–1947) by Dr. Ankita Borgohain and Dr. Swakshyar Saurav Talukdar is a specialized academic textbook prepared for B.A. 6th Semester students of Gauhati University. The book examines the political, economic, and social developments in Assam during the colonial period under British rule.

It begins with the impact of the Treaty of Yandabo, which marked the beginning of British administration in Assam, and continues through the transformation of Assamese society during the colonial era. The book also discusses the rise of political consciousness and the participation of Assam in the Indian Independence Movement leading up to India’s independence in 1947.

📚 Major Topics Covered

📜 The impact of the Treaty of Yandabo (1826)

🏛️ Establishment of British administration in Assam

🌱 Development of the tea industry and plantation economy

📊 Social and economic changes during colonial rule

🗳️ Growth of political awareness and nationalist movements

• 🇮🇳 Role of Assam in the Indian freedom struggle

✏️ Key Features

✔️ Written in clear and student-friendly English

✔️ Based on Gauhati University B.A. History syllabus

✔️ Focuses on colonial Assam (1826–1947)

✔️ Explains political, social, and economic transformations

✔️ Useful for university exam preparation

🎓 Ideal For

• B.A. 6th Semester students of Gauhati University

• Students studying History of Assam

• Learners interested in colonial history of Northeast India

• Students preparing for university examinations

📌 Pointers)

• English medium textbook for B.A. 6th Semester Gauhati University

• Covers history of Assam during British rule (1826–1947)

• Discusses colonial administration, economy, and nationalist movements

• Written by Dr. Ankita Borgohain & Dr. Swakshyar Saurav Talukdar

• Published by Ashok Publication.