6 March 2013

A few Facts about Assam

  • The Term 'Assam' as interpreted by some scholars is derived from the Sanskrit word "Asoma" which means peerless or unparalleled.
  • Assam was known as "Pragjyotisha" or the place of eastern astronomy during the epic period and later named as "Kamrupa". 
  • The people of Assam are the result of amalgamation of people from different racial stocks who migrated to Assam down the ages.

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