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

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 STUDY (P 360- Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…