Marginalisation, Revolt and Adaptation: on Changing the Mayamara Tradition*
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The Forgotten Saga of Rangpur's Ahoms
High Technology Letters ISSN NO : 1006-6748 The Forgotten Saga of Rangpur’s Ahoms - An Ethnographic Approach Barnali Chetia, PhD, Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Vadodara, India. Department of Linguistics Abstract- Mong Dun Shun Kham, which in Assamese means xunor-xophura (casket of gold), was the name given to the Ahom kingdom by its people, the Ahoms. The advent of the Ahoms in Assam was an event of great significance for Indian history. They were an offshoot of the great Tai (Thai) or Shan race, which spreads from the eastward borders of Assam to the extreme interiors of China. Slowly they brought the whole valley under their rule. Even the Mughals were defeated and their ambitions of eastward extensions were nipped in the bud. Rangpur, currently known as Sivasagar, was that capital of the Ahom Kingdom which witnessed the most glorious period of its regime. Rangpur or present day sivasagar has many remnants from Ahom Kingdom, which ruled the state closely for six centuries. An ethnographic approach has been attempted to trace the history of indigenous culture and traditions of Rangpur's Ahoms through its remnants in the form of language, rites and rituals, religion, archaeology, and sacred sagas. Key Words- Rangpur, Ahoms, Culture, Traditions, Ethnography, Language, Indigenous I. Introduction “Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair! Nothing beside remains. Round the decay of that colossal Wreck, boundless and bare, the lone and level sands stretch far away.” -P.B Shelley Rangpur or present day Sivasagar was one of the most prominent capitals of the Ahom Kingdom. -
View, Satram, with the Secret Approval of Chandrakanta Hatched a Conspiracy to Murder Purnananda Buragohain.But the Plot Was Discovered
British Occupation of Assam Unit 5 UNIT 5: BRITISH OCCUPATION OF ASSAM UNIT STRUCTURE 5.1 Learning Objectives 5.2 Introduction 5.3 Anglo-Burmese Wars 5.4 Treaty of Yandaboo and British Conquest of Assam 5.5 Let Us Sum Up 5.6 Further Reading 5.7 Answers to Check Your Progress 5.8 Model Questions 5.1 LEARNING OBJECTIVES After going through this unit, you will be able to: l Discuss the Burmese invasion of Assam, l Describe the circumstances leading to British intervention in Assam and the Anglo-Burmese wars, l Explain the terms of the Treaty of Yandaboo and the significance of this historic treaty in the history of Assam, 5.2 INTRODUCTION This unit begins with a brief background of the Burmese invasion of Assam. We are going to discuss the factors that led to foreign intervention in Assam. We will also discuss in detail the circumstances leading to the British intervention in Assam as a result of the latter’s fight against the Burmese. A brief account of the course of the first Anglo-Burmese War (1824) has also been discussed as well as the terms of the Treaty of Yandaboo that brought about an end to the war. The significance and the consequent changes that occurred in the political history of Assam after the Treaty of Yandaboo have been dealt with in detail. History of Assam from the 17th Century till 1947 C.E. 61 Unit 5 British Occupation of Assam 5.3 ANGLO-BURMESE WARS Prior to the intervention of the British East India Company, Assam was ruled by the Ahom dynasty. -
An Understanding of Maya: the Philosophies of Sankara, Ramanuja and Madhva
An understanding of Maya: The philosophies of Sankara, Ramanuja and Madhva Department of Religion studies Theology University of Pretoria By: John Whitehead 12083802 Supervisor: Dr M Sukdaven 2019 Declaration Declaration of Plagiarism 1. I understand what plagiarism means and I am aware of the university’s policy in this regard. 2. I declare that this Dissertation is my own work. 3. I did not make use of another student’s previous work and I submit this as my own words. 4. I did not allow anyone to copy this work with the intention of presenting it as their own work. I, John Derrick Whitehead hereby declare that the following Dissertation is my own work and that I duly recognized and listed all sources for this study. Date: 3 December 2019 Student number: u12083802 __________________________ 2 Foreword I started my MTh and was unsure of a topic to cover. I knew that Hinduism was the religion I was interested in. Dr. Sukdaven suggested that I embark on the study of the concept of Maya. Although this concept provided a challenge for me and my faith, I wish to thank Dr. Sukdaven for giving me the opportunity to cover such a deep philosophical concept in Hinduism. This concept Maya is deeper than one expects and has broaden and enlightened my mind. Even though this was a difficult theme to cover it did however, give me a clearer understanding of how the world is seen in Hinduism. 3 List of Abbreviations AD Anno Domini BC Before Christ BCE Before Common Era BS Brahmasutra Upanishad BSB Brahmasutra Upanishad with commentary of Sankara BU Brhadaranyaka Upanishad with commentary of Sankara CE Common Era EW Emperical World GB Gitabhasya of Shankara GK Gaudapada Karikas Rg Rig Veda SBH Sribhasya of Ramanuja Svet. -
Kikon Difficult Loves CUP 2017.Pdf
NortheastIndia Can we keep thinking of Northeast India as a site of violence or of the exotic Other? NortheastIndia: A PlacerfRelations turns this narrative on its head, focusing on encounters and experiences between people and cultures, the human and the non-human world,allowing forbuilding of new relationships of friendship and amity.The twelve essaysin this volumeexplore the possibilityof a new search enabling a 'discovery' of the lived and the loved world of Northeast India fromwithin. The essays in the volume employa variety of perspectives and methodological approaches - literary, historical, anthropological, interpretative politics, and an analytical study of contemporary issues, engaging the people, cultures, and histories in the Northeast with a new outlook. In the study, theregion emerges as a place of new happenings in which there is the possibility of continuous expansionof the horizon of history and issues of currentrelevance facilitating newvoices and narratives that circulate and create bonding in the borderland of South, East and SoutheastAsia. The book willbe influentialin building scholarship on the lived experiences of the people of the Northeast, which, in turn, promises potentialities of connections, community, and peace in the region. Yasmin Saikiais Hardt-Nickachos Chair in Peace Studies and Professor of History at Arizona State University. Amit R. Baishyais Assistant Professor in the Department of English at the University of Oklahoma. Northeast India A Place of Relations Editedby Yasmin Saikia Amit R. Baishya 11�1 CAMBRIDGE CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS University Printing House, Cambridge CB2 8BS, United Kingdom One LibertyPlaza, 20th Floor, New York,NY 10006, USA 477 WilliamstownRoad, Port Melbourne, vie 3207, Australia 4843/24, 2nd Floor, Ansari Road, Daryaganj, Delhi-110002, India 79 Anson Road,#06-04/06, Singapore 079906 Contents Cambridge UniversityPress is part of theUniversity of Cambridge. -
A Study on Assamese Traditional Ornaments of Barpeta District of Assam Deepa Karmakar M.Com 4Th Semester, B
International Journal of Humanities & Social Science Studies (IJHSSS) A Peer-Reviewed Bi-monthly Bi-lingual Research Journal ISSN: 2349-6959 (Online), ISSN: 2349-6711 (Print) Volume-III, Issue-V, March 2017, Page No. 109-119 Published by Scholar Publications, Karimganj, Assam, India, 788711 Website: http://www.ijhsss.com A Study on Assamese Traditional Ornaments of Barpeta District of Assam Deepa Karmakar M.Com 4th Semester, B. H. College, Howly, Assam, India Dr. Bhabananda Deb Nath Assistant Professor, Dept. of Accountancy, B. H. College, Howly, Assam, India Abstract Assamese Ornaments are one of the most important parts of Assamese Culture. It is generally made by Gold, Silver and Gold-Plated. Assamese Ornaments were originally used by Ahom Kings and Queens of Assam and from that period these Ornaments have occupied an honorable position in Assamese Society. ‘Gold Washing’ and ‘Manufacturing of Ornaments’ were two important ancient Industries of Assam. Assamese Traditional Ornaments (ATOs) are typically hand-made, and the design mostly depicts the Floral and Faunal treasures of the region. Barpeta District of Assam is recognized as one of the most important hub of manufacturing Assamese Ornaments. Therefore, the present study shows the History of ATOs, Manufacturing and Marketing of ATOs and the importance of ATOs as a Cultural Resource of Assamese people. Finally, the problem with sustainability of ATOs compared with the Branded Jewellery has become a big challenge as noticed during the study. The study is based on both Primary and Secondary data and have come to the conclusion that ATOs has good market potentiality for its unique design, shape, size and look. -
GOVT. of ASSAM Office of the Darrang Zilla Parishad Mangaldai
GOVT. OF ASSAM Office of the Darrang Zilla Parishad Mangaldai No: DZP/142/2008-09/ Dated- 24/06/2013 To, The Finance (Economic Affair) Assam, Dispur, Ghy-06 Sub- Regarding Information PRI List Reference No- FEA (SFC) 81/2013/5/ Dated-04-06-2013 Sir, With reference to the subject cited above, I have the honour to furnish detailed Names of President of Zilla Parishad. Anchalik Panchayat & Gaon Panchayat along with Soft & Hard Copies. This is for favour of your kind information & necessary action. You’re faithfully Chief Executive Officer Darrang Zilla Parishad Mangaldai Memo No: - DZP/142/2008-091 Dated- 24/06/2013 Copy for favour of kind information to:- 1. The Commissioner Panchayat & Rural Development. 2. The Deputy Commissioner Darrang, Mangaldai 3. The President Darrang Zilla Parishad, Mangaldai Chief Executive Officer Darrang Zilla Parishad Mangaldai GOVT. OF ASSAM Office of the Darrang Zilla Parishad Mangaldai 1. Name of ZP President:- Mrs. Mohsina Khatun 2. Name AP President 1. Pub Mangaldai:-Md. Jainal Abedin 2. Sipajhar:-Ayub Ancharai 3. Dalgaon :-Raihana Sultana Ahmed 4. Pachim Mangaldai:-Priti Rekha Baruah 5. Bechimari:-Firuja Khatun Chief Executive Officer Darrang Zilla Parishad Mangaldai List of GP President SI No Name & No. of ZPC Name & No. of Name & No. of GP Name of winning AP candidate 1 6.Tengabari Ms. Padmeswari No. 1 Deka 2 Lakhimpur/Tengabari 7.Lakhimpur Mr. Lohit Ch. Sarma 3 ZPC 8.Namkhola Ms. Babita Kalita Saikia 4 No. 1 Kalaigaon 9.Buragarh Mr. Hari Ram Barua 5 AP 10.Outala Mr. Kamini Kakati Saikia 6 1.Rajapukhuri Mr. -
1Edieval Assam
.-.':'-, CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION : Historical Background of ~1edieval Assam. (1) Political Conditions of Assam in the fir~t half of the thirt- eenth Century : During the early part of the thirteenth Century Kamrup was a big and flourishing kingdom'w.ith Kamrupnagar in the· North Guwahat.i as the Capital. 1 This kingdom fell due to repeated f'.1uslim invasions and Consequent! y forces of political destabili t.y set in. In the first decade of the thirteenth century Munammedan 2 intrusions began. 11 The expedition of --1205-06 A.D. under Muhammad Bin-Bukhtiyar proved a disastrous failure. Kamrtipa rose to the occasion and dealt a heavy blow to the I"'!Uslim expeditionary force. In 1227 A.D. Ghiyasuddin Iwaz entered the Brahmaputra valley to meet with similar reverse and had to hurry back to Gaur. Nasiruddin is said to have over-thrown the I<~rupa King, placed a successor to the throne on promise of an annual tribute. and retired from Kamrupa". 3 During the middle of the thirteenth century the prosperous Kamrup kingdom broke up into Kamata Kingdom, Kachari 1. (a) Choudhury,P.C.,The History of Civilisation of the people of-Assam to the twelfth Cen tury A.D.,Third Ed.,Guwahati,1987,ppe244-45. (b) Barua, K. L. ,·Early History of :Kama r;upa, Second Ed.,Guwahati, 1966, p.127 2. Ibid. p. 135. 3. l3asu, U.K.,Assam in the l\hom J:... ge, Calcutta, 1 1970, p.12. ··,· ·..... ·. '.' ' ,- l '' '.· 2 Kingdom., Ahom Kingdom., J:ayantiya kingdom and the chutiya kingdom. TheAhom, Kachari and Jayantiya kingdoms continued to exist till ' ' the British annexation: but the kingdoms of Kamata and Chutiya came to decay by- the turn of the sixteenth century~ · . -
Secondary Indian Culture and Heritage
Culture: An Introduction MODULE - I Understanding Culture Notes 1 CULTURE: AN INTRODUCTION he English word ‘Culture’ is derived from the Latin term ‘cult or cultus’ meaning tilling, or cultivating or refining and worship. In sum it means cultivating and refining Ta thing to such an extent that its end product evokes our admiration and respect. This is practically the same as ‘Sanskriti’ of the Sanskrit language. The term ‘Sanskriti’ has been derived from the root ‘Kri (to do) of Sanskrit language. Three words came from this root ‘Kri; prakriti’ (basic matter or condition), ‘Sanskriti’ (refined matter or condition) and ‘vikriti’ (modified or decayed matter or condition) when ‘prakriti’ or a raw material is refined it becomes ‘Sanskriti’ and when broken or damaged it becomes ‘vikriti’. OBJECTIVES After studying this lesson you will be able to: understand the concept and meaning of culture; establish the relationship between culture and civilization; Establish the link between culture and heritage; discuss the role and impact of culture in human life. 1.1 CONCEPT OF CULTURE Culture is a way of life. The food you eat, the clothes you wear, the language you speak in and the God you worship all are aspects of culture. In very simple terms, we can say that culture is the embodiment of the way in which we think and do things. It is also the things Indian Culture and Heritage Secondary Course 1 MODULE - I Culture: An Introduction Understanding Culture that we have inherited as members of society. All the achievements of human beings as members of social groups can be called culture. -
International Journal of History & Scientific Approach
International Journal of History & Scientific Approach History and Culture: A Study on the Importance of the Place Names of Chandrapur Rosie Patangia Assistant Professor and Head, Deptt of English, Narangi Anchalik Mahavidyalaya, Narengi, Guwahati-171, Dist: Kamrup (Metro), Assam, India & Ph.D Research Scholar, Folklore Department, Gauhati University, Guwahati- 781014, Assam, India Abstract: History has its culture. Every place is denoted by a name. Each place name carries its own culture and tradition. The memory of a place is deeply embedded in its history, historical characters, legendary heroes, historical events etc. Assam in general and Kamrup in particular is rich in its culture and history. The place names speak of the past history of that place and helps in building identity. In Assam, we find innumerable places connected with oral narratives, folk beliefs, culture, history, myths, and legends. The present paper is an attempt to study the place names of Chandrapur and its cultural and historical significance. Key words: History, Culture, Place, Names, Chandrapur, historical significant. Introduction Every place from the macrocosm to the microcosm embodies its community, history and culture. Robert Murphy (1986) highlights that “Culture means the total body of tradition borne by a society and transmitted from generation to generation.” The Oxford English Dictionary (2007) defines a ‘place’ as a ‘particular position or area or a portion of space occupied by or set aside for someone or something’. It defines a ‘name’ as ‘a word or words by which someone or something is known.”Each place has its own cultural and historical background. While the term ‘cultural’ refers to the ideas, customs and social behavior of a society, the word ‘historical’ relates to past events or history. -
The Protection of Human Rights of Rohingya in Myanmar: the Role of the International Community
Department of Political Science Master in International Relations Chair of: International Organization and Human Rights The Protection of Human Rights of Rohingya in Myanmar: The Role of The International Community CANDIDATE: SUPERVISOR: Riccardo Marzoli Professor Roberto Virzo No. 623322 CO-SUPERVISOR: Professor Francesco Cherubini Academic year: 2014/2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ………………………………………………………………………...p.5 1.THE PAST: THE HISTORICAL PRESENCE OF ROHINGYA IN RAKHINE STATE. SINCE THE ORIGINS TO 1978…………………………………………………………. 9 1.1.REWRITING HISTORY: CONFLICTING VERSIONS OF BURMESE AND INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS ………………………………………………………. 10 1.1.1 ETIMOLOGY OF THE TERMS…………………………………………………………………. 13 1.2. ANCIENT HISTORY OF ARAKAN AND FIRST ISLAMIC CONTACTS……… 14 1.3 CHANDRAS DINASTY AND THE ORIGINS OF THE MAGHS…………………16 1.4. MIN SAW MUN AND THE ARAKANESE KINGS WITH MUSLIM TITLES: THE SIGN OF A WIDESPREAD ISLAMIC INFLUENCE……………………………………...17 1.4.1 DIFFERENT VISIONS: WHICH ROLE FOR ROHINGYA IN MYANMAR?...................19 1.5 A NEW INFLUX: FRATRICIDAL WARS BETWEEN THE HEIRS OF THE MUGHALS’ THRONE AND THE ROLE OF THE KAMANS……………………………20 1.6 DIFFERENT WAVES OF MUSLIM ENTRANCES TO ARAKAN………………...21 1.7 1781 THE ADVENT OF THE BURMANS. THE OCCUPATION BY BODAW PAYA AND THE PREMISES OF THE BRITISH DOMINANCE ………………………………..24 1.7.1 KING SANDA WIZAYA AND THE KAMANS IN RAMREE………………………………...24 1.7.2 THE END OF THE KINGDOM OF MRAUK-U AND THE ARRIVAL OF THE AVA ARMY……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….25 1.7.3 KING BERING’S SAGA AND THE ARAKANESE -
Final Shortlisted Hospital Administrator
Provisionally shortlisted candidates for Interview for the Post of Hospital Administrator under NHM, Assam Instruction: Candidates shall bring all relevant testimonials and experience certificates in original to produce before selection committee along with a set of self attested photo copies for submission at the time of interview. Shortlisting of candidates have been done based on the information provided by the candidates and candidature is subject to verification of documents at the time of interview. Date of Interview : 23/10/2018 Time of Interview : 11:00 AM (Reporting Time - 10:00 AM) Venue : Office of the Mission Director, NHM, Assam, Saikia Commercial Complex, Christianbasti, Guwahati-5 Sl Regd. ID Candidate Name Father Name Address No. PARTHAJIT C/o-HARANIDHI CHAKRABORTY, H.No.-27, Vill/Town- NHM/HPTLA/0 ABHISHEK 1 BHATTACHARY ARJYAPATTY NEAR DURGA BARI, P.O.-SILCHAR, P.S.- 016 BHATTACHARYA A SILCHAR, Dist.-Cachar, State-ASSAM, Pin-788001 C/o-Amit Rajpal, H.No.-1-GHA-18, Mnumarg, Al;war, NHM/HPTLA/0 Dr. Arjun Singh 2 Amit Rajpal Vill/Town-Alwar, P.O.-HPO, Alwar, P.S.-Kotwali, Alwar, 005 Rajpal Dist.-Alwar, State-Rajasthan, Pin-301001 C/o-DR. MUNINDRA MALAKAR, H.No.-56, Vill/Town-DR. NHM/HPTLA/0 NIMAICHAND ZAKIR HUSSAIN PATH, NEAR DOWN TOWN 3 ARYA THOUDAM 017 THOUDAM HOSPITAL., P.O.-DISPUR, P.S.-DISPUR, Dist.-Kamrup Metro, State-ASSAM, Pin-781006 C/o-TIRTHA KONWAR, H.No.-Rangoli bam path, Vill/Town- NHM/HPTLA/0 BHASKAR JYOTI TIRTHA 4 SIVASAGAR, P.O.-SIMALUGURI, P.S.-SIMALUGURI, 012 KONWAR KONWAR Dist.-Sivasagar, State-ASSAM, -
1 Mapping Monastic Geographicity Or Appeasing Ghosts of Monastic Subjects Indrani Chatterjee
1 Mapping Monastic Geographicity Or Appeasing Ghosts of Monastic Subjects Indrani Chatterjee Rarely do the same apparitions inhabit the work of modern theorists of subjectivity, politics, ethnicity, the Sanskrit cosmopolis and medieval architecture at once. However, the South Asianist historian who ponders the work of Charles Taylor, Partha Chatterjee, James Scott and Sheldon Pollock cannot help notice the apparitions of monastic subjects within each. Tamara Sears has gestured at the same apparitions by pointing to the neglected study of monasteries (mathas) associated with Saiva temples.1 She finds the omission intriguing on two counts. First, these monasteries were built for and by significant teachers (gurus) who were identified as repositories of vast ritual, medical and spiritual knowledge, guides to their practice and over time, themselves manifestations of divinity and vehicles of human liberation from the bondage of life and suffering. Second, these monasteries were not studied even though some of these had existed into the early twentieth century. Sears implies that two processes have occurred simultaneously. Both are epistemological. One has resulted in a continuity of colonial- postcolonial politics of recognition. The identification of a site as ‘religious’ rested on the identification of a building as a temple or a mosque. Residential sites inhabited by religious figures did not qualify for preservation. The second is the foreshortening of scholarly horizons by disappeared buildings. Modern scholars, this suggests, can only study entities and relationships contemporaneous with them and perceptible to the senses, omitting those that evade such perception or have disappeared long ago. This is not as disheartening as one might fear.