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 ([ Ссылка ])
- A Documentary of Charaideo District Sonari ([ Ссылка ])
- Lachit Borpukan - The hero of Assam ([ Ссылка ])
- History Of Assam with special reference to Ahom Dynasty ([ Ссылка ])
- Assam History I On the trail of Ahom Kingdom ([ Ссылка ])
- Assam History I Charaideo Maidams ([ Ссылка ])
- Historical Place of Sivasagar (Content is good, although production quality has scope for improvement) ([ Ссылка ])
- Pratidin Time | Assam historical monuments | Part 2 (এলাগী ঐতিহ্য)
([ Ссылка ])
-Ahom Stories of Tipam; Myung dunn chun kham
([ Ссылка ])
- Talatal Ghar -A teaser
([ Ссылка ])
For those interested in visuals - pan shots, closeups, aerial views :
- Talatal Ghar, Sivasagar (Historical Monument of Assam)
[ Ссылка ]
- Jaysagar Temple (Jaydol) and Jaysagar Tank | Sivasagar | Assam [ Ссылка ]
- JOYSAGAR: NEVER SEEN BEFORE AERIAL FOOTAGE | SIBSAGAR, ASSAM
[ Ссылка ]
- Sivasagar - the historical place in Assam.
[ Ссылка ]
- 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
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- Town planning cum Architectural Layout of Garhgaon and Rongpur
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-The Travelling Slacker blog is very informative
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- Charaideo research paper on International journal
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- "Charaideo : A cultural heritage site of Assam" by Dr. Sikhamoni Konwar By Global Publishing House
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- Blog on NE India
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- Documentation trip report of Garhgaon
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- Sagar Sen Blogspot - very informative
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-Mir Jumla's life from being born in Persia to Golconda and dying in Garo Hills Meghalaya
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