'Saare Jahan Se Achchha Hindostan Hamara' (Our India is the best among all lands in the world) said Dr. Iqbal, the poet of East. Now this poetic line has evolved into a symbolic expression for the greatness our country. This is song frequently and used widely for an easy, prompt and soft pronouncement of the greatness and novelty of our country. No doubt, India is great and illustrious. Its on top as far as its heritage, history, philosophy and culture is concerned. Our team of authors and editors has made their best efforts to depict the same greatness of our country and nation in this series. Here is a treasure, bound into books. This is the best example of 'knowledge in a nutshell'. Needless to say that India is known for its unity in diversity, with its kaleidoscopic variety, it emerges as a wonderful nation. With one of the oldest civilizations in the world, this country has a rich cultural heritage. After independence, through 58 years, India has achieved multifaceted socio-economic progress in addition to creating a niche in the international community and the new world order. India is a federation of states and union territories. As of now, there are 28 states and 7 union territories in the country, all these states have made tremendous progress in almost every sphere since 1947, when the nation had attained freedom. Various Indian states have shown an all round advancement and stupendous progress in political, cultural, economic and social areas. India is a vast country. All states enjoy autonomy to a great extent and flourish in their own manner. Some states are similar to each other while others are quite different from the rest. People of one state have little authentic knowledge about other states. This situation, in some cases, creates problems and difficulties with no ready solution at hand. Hence this comprehensive and exhaustive encyclopedic work. Every state and union territory has been covered in a separate book, each book, devoted to on e state or U. T. covers life and people under various heads-Land, People, Heritage, History, Geography, Economy, Polity, Tourism, etc. The Beautiful India series is an asset for all scholars, researchers, teachers, students and of course, the general readers.
The Beautiful India Assam
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| ISBN | 8188583766 |
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| Year of Publication | 2005 |
| Binding | HardBound |
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| Language | English |
Preface
PART ONE
General
1. State at a Glance
Universities and Institutes
2. The Significance
Origin and Growth. Geographical Features Agriculture. Industry. Power and Irrigation Transport Tourist Centres
PART TWO
History
3. Ancient Period
The Evolution. Mode of Life. Epical Sources
4. Medieval Period
Influence of Mughals. Invasion of Mazoor Khan. Origin of Ahoms . Invasion of Mir Jumla Treachery of Bar Barua
5. Modern Period
Ascension of Rudra Singh. Interference of British Government Encroachment by Burmese Hostilities against Burmese
6. Towards Freedom
Constitutional Development Presentation of the Sixth Schedule Later Threats
PART THREE
Land and People
7. Physical Features
Location . The Origin. The Topography. Physiographical Formation. Valley of Brahmputra . Valley of Barak. Balley of Mikir and Cachar Drainage System Season and Climate. Mineral Resources. Flora and Fauna Other Species
8. Population
Growth under British Rule. Variations in Population Growth Factors at Work Labourers in Tea Gardens External Attacks and Immigration Grazers from Nepal Immigrants from East Bengal . Population Density . Rural and Urban Population Age and Sex Composition Dependency Ratio
9. People
Literacy. Religion. Various Castes Upliftment of SCs Various Tribes Various Games
10. Professions and Occupations
Occupational Structure Various Categories
11. Races
Racial Characteristics Various Castes Profession and Life-style. Most Influential Tribes. Social Abuses
12. Religion
Religious Milieu Promulgation of Faith Temples and Pilgrim Places Festivals and Ceremonies
PART FOUR
Society
13. Education
Ancient Education System British Education Policy Introduction of Anglo-vernacular Schools Christian Missionaries. Traditional and Educational Values New Policies The Framework Aims and Objectives
14. Literature
The Language. Inclusion of Indo-Aryan Languages. Origin and Growth of Literature . Early Period. Later Phase. Varous Literary Works. Prose and Poem. Literature under Court Patronage. Modern Period. Drama and fiction
15. Art and Culture
Sculpture. Paintings Museums Archives Libraries. Zonal Cultural Centres
PART FIVE
Polity
16. Process of Reorganisation
Fissiparous Tendencies. Real Exploiters Dwinedy's Attack Regional Alienation New Measures Functions of Governor Mehta Committee Recommendations. The September Decision. Implementation of the Plan
17. The Governance
Political Parties National Parties. Regional/State Parties. State Administration. The Secretariat. Executive Department. The Legislature
PART SIX
Economy
18. Industry
Natural Resources. Various Industries. Small Scale Industries. Tea Industries. Development and Growth Forest based Industries. Paper and Pulp Industry. Saw Mills. Petroleum Industry Coal Industry Jute Industry. Sugar Industry. Cement Industry. match Industry. Food Processing Industries. Handloom Industry. Cooperative Sector. Non-cooperative Sector. Distributional Pattern . Problems and prospects. Need for Efforts
19. Commerce and Trade
Major Hindrances. Road Transport. Railways Water Transport. Air Transport
20. Agriculture
Categories of Land . System of Land Tenancy . Privileged Raiyats. Non-occupancy Raiyat. Size of Holdings. Various Agricultural Systems. Season of Crops. Kharif Crops. Tea Harvesting Manufacturing Process . Rabi Crops. Major Project. Minor Projects. Power-pump System. Sericulture. Fisheries.