Assam History I Sibsagar I Ahom Kingdom I Saraighat Battle 1671 AD - Before and After

This short film takes us to Garhgaon, the capital of Ahom Kingdom in North East of India. The 600 years history of Ahom Kingdom from 1228-1826 A.D is fascinating indeed. With succession of 41 kings, it is perhaps one of the longest running dynasty. Of course, in a geographical terrain conducive for multiple kingdoms, the territorial expansion continued over centuries owing to strong kings such as Suhungmung, Suklenmung and later defenses by personalities like Lachit Borphukan, Chakradhwaja Singha, Gadadhar Singha et al.

This film covers the following important events in chronological order during the period of Garhgaon as the Royal Capital of Ahom Kingdom from 1540-1698 A.D :

1. Suklenmung builds the new royal capital in 1540 A.D
2. Sukhladhwaj aka Chilarai The Kite Prince's raid on to Garhgaon 1562 A.D
3. Mir Jumla, The Nawab of Bengal's invasion of Garhgaon 1662 A.D. The Mughals stay in Garhgaon for a year.
4. Historic Battle of Saraighat 1671 A.D - Lachit Borphukan leads his men to victory over the Mughals
5. Gadadhar Singha's ascension to throne in 1681 A.D brings political stability
6. Rudra Singha shifts the capital to Rongpur 1698 A.D

A film made for purely nonprofit and educational awareness, following objectives are expected to be met:
1. Historical awareness as documentary films, visual medium has more reach than books
2. Sense of preservation of these historical legacies
3. Global awareness of the rich history and promoting "heritage tourism"

For those interested in exploring the history, particularly of Ahom kingdom further, additional resources :

Battle of Saraighat : A fresh look at the battlefield tactics and strategies involved (   • Battle of Saraighat : A fresh look at the ...  )
A Documentary of Charaideo District Sonari (   • A Documentary of   Charaideo District  Sonari  )
Lachit Borpukan - The hero of Assam (   • HOW THE AHOMS DECIMATED AURANGZEB AT SARAI...  )
History Of Assam with special reference to Ahom Dynasty (   • History Of Assam with special reference to...  )
Assam History I On the trail of Ahom Kingdom (   • ASSAM HISTORY - ON THE TRAIL OF AHOM KINGD...  )
Assam History I Charaideo Maidams (   • Assam History I Charaideo Maidams - Royal ...  )
Historical Place of Sivasagar (Content is good, although production quality has scope for improvement) (   • historical place of sivsagar  )
Pratidin Time | Assam historical monuments | Part 2 (এলাগী ঐতিহ্য)
(   • Видео  )
-Ahom Stories of Tipam; Myung dunn chun kham
(   • Ahom Stories of Tipam -টিপামৰ আহোম ইতিহাস  )
Talatal Ghar -A teaser
(   • Talatal ghar - A Teaser | Sibsagar | Assam...  )

For those interested in visuals - pan shots, closeups, aerial views :

Talatal Ghar, Sivasagar (Historical Monument of Assam)
   • Talatal Ghar, Sivasagar (Historical Monume...  
Jaysagar Temple (Jaydol) and Jaysagar Tank | Sivasagar | Assam    • Jaysagar Temple (Jaydol) and Jaysagar Tank...  
JOYSAGAR: NEVER SEEN BEFORE AERIAL FOOTAGE | SIBSAGAR, ASSAM
   • JOYSAGAR: NEVER SEEN BEFORE AERIAL FOOTAGE...  
Sivasagar - the historical place in Assam.
   • Sivasagar - the historical place in Assam.  
Charaideo, Garhgaon, Talatal Ghar remains to be aerially explored. So, go ahead and someone do it.

For text resources :
"History of Assam" by Edward Gait
Navin Buragohain's extensive coverage of Ahom era is found in Sivasagar book shops and also, just outside the historical sites
The Encyclopedia of North East India, Vol I
https://books.google.co.in/books?id=I...
Town planning cum Architectural Layout of Garhgaon and Rongpur
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/...
-The Travelling Slacker blog is very informative
http://travellingslacker.com/category...
Charaideo research paper on International journal
http://www.journalijar.com/uploads/51...
"Charaideo : A cultural heritage site of Assam" by Dr. Sikhamoni Konwar By Global Publishing House
https://www.amazon.in/dp/9381563497/r...
Blog on NE India
https://jungleideas.wordpress.com/tag...
Documentation trip report of Garhgaon
http://aedificatoria.in/pdf/Kareng%20...
Sagar Sen Blogspot - very informative
http://sagar-sen.blogspot.in/2014/11/...
-Mir Jumla's life from being born in Persia to Golconda and dying in Garo Hills Meghalaya
http://www.livehistoryindia.com/cover...

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