| Temples & Legends Of Assam |
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| Temples & Legends Of
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INTRODUCTION |
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Their kings like
Durbala Narayana (13th century A.D.), Naranarayana (16th century A.D.) and Chilaray
contributed greatly
towards the spread and development of Hindu culture and literature in Assam. The first
translation of the Ramayana into Assamese by Madhava Kandali in the 13th century was done
at the court of the Kachari king Maha Manikya. In short, the contribution of the Bodos to
the Assamese language, religion and culture is, indeed, very great.
In the 13th century A.D. one of the tribes of the Tais or Shans, the Ahoms overran and
conquered Assam, giving their name to the country. Other Shan tribes who followed the
Ahoms were the Khamtis, Phaliyals, Naras, and Aitoniyas who mostly inhabit the eastern
part of Assam. |
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