Archive · 29 Jan 2026

Ahom-era moidam in Nazira faces destruction

Ahom-era moidam in Nazira faces destruction

A very old and important burial mound from the Ahom kingdom in the Maduri area of Nazira is being destroyed.

Some people used a big machine to cut away earth from it without permission.

The village leader and a student group have complained to the police and the local authorities.

This mound is part of many historical remains in the area, and Maduri is also known as the birthplace of a famous historical figure, Mahiyashi Joymoti.

Everyone is worried about the damage being done to this important piece of history.

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