Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Book Traces Ahom Migration, Legacy Released in Jorhat
A new book called 'Asam Aru Ahom' tells the story of the Ahom people.
It starts with their journey from China to Assam long ago.
The book explains how they created a kingdom in Assam, which lasted for a long time.
It also talks about the different groups of people who lived there.
The book is dedicated to the Ahom soldiers who fought bravely in the Battle of Alaboi.
Many important people came together to celebrate the release of this book.
A book titled 'Asam Aru Ahom' tracing the migration and legacy of the Ahom people was released in Jorhat.
The book details the migration of the Taishan community (Ahoms) from a Chinese province to Assam.
It covers the establishment of the Ahom kingdom by Swargadeo Chaolung Siu-Ka-Pha in the 13th century.
The book includes the history of the Ahom rule, which lasted for 600 years, and the final days of the Ahom rule in 1838.
The release of the book commemorated the Battle of Alaboi, fought between the Ahoms and Mughal forces.
- Who
- The book was written by Dr. Sumendra Nath Buragohain.
- What
- Release of the book 'Asam Aru Ahom', chronicling the history of the Ahoms.
- When
- Released on Tuesday, August 6.
- Where
- Assam Women’s University (AWU) in Rowriah, Jorhat.
- Why
- To document the migration and legacy of the Ahom people, and to commemorate the Battle of Alaboi.
- Book Title
- Asam Aru Ahom
- Author
- Dr Sumendra Nath Buragohain
- Release Location
- Assam Women’s University, Jorhat
- Subject
- Migration and history of the Ahom people
- Time Period Covered
- From the migration in 220 BC to 1838