Assam - Wikipedia
Assam (/ ə ˈ s æ m, æ ˈ s æ m / ə-SAM, a-SAM; [13] [14] Assamese: ⓘ) is a state in northeastern India, south of the eastern Himalayas along the Brahmaputra and Barak River valleys. Assam covers an area of 78,438 km 2 (30,285 sq mi).
Assam | History, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica
6 days ago · Assam is a state in northeastern India. The name Assam is said to be derived from the word ‘asama,’ meaning ‘peerless’ in the now extinct Ahom language. The neighboring states of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Meghalaya were once part of Assam.
Assam at a Glance - Assam State Portal
Assam is India’s gateway to the Northeast and acts as a vital link for trade with Southeast Asian countries. It is well connected by rail, road, ports, and airports. The State has adopted numerous investor-friendly policies to attract investments & accelerate industrial development.
Assam History - Assam State Portal
Assam is the eastern most sentinel of India endowed with enchanting and picturesque natural beauty. The State is adorned with beautiful lush covers of greenery, a chain of hills and rivers mainly the Brahmaputra and the Barak.
Assam - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Assam (Assamese: অসম) is a state in the north eastern region of India. It has an area of 78,438 km² (30,285 mi²). It is bigger than Panama but smaller than the Czech Republic. There is one major river (Brahamputra) that flows through the length of the state. The state lies on the foothills of the Himalayas.
Assam - Ahom, British Rule, Tea Plantations | Britannica
Dec 15, 2024 · Assam: palace Ahom palace at Gargaon, near present-day Sibsagar (Sivasagar), Assam, northeastern India. In the earliest recorded times, Assam was part of Kamarupa, a state that had its capital at Pragjyotishapura (now Guwahati).
History and people of Assam | Britannica
Assam, State, northeastern India. Area: 30,285 sq mi (78,438 sq km). Population: (2011) 31,169,272. Capital: Dispur. Assam borders Bhutan, Bangladesh, and the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya, and West Bengal.