The Medieval Economy of Assam

Guha, Amalendu

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“…Origin and evolution of the indigenous landraces have been shaped by an interplay between genetic and socio-cultural history, and is often difficult to trace due to lack of sufficient information. Here, certain anecdotes on Joha and Chakhao are available from the ancient texts describing past agriculture, such as, the Sukhapa and Ahom dynasties (1228 A.D.) (Guha, 1967(Guha, , 1984Bhuyan, 1974) had introduced late maturing but high yielding sali rice varieties (Guha, 1982;Hamilton and Bhuyan, 1987). Joha is also classified traditionally under sali rice category (Das et al, 2010).…”

Section: Evolutionary and Cultural Historymentioning

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Population genetics analyses of North-East Indian indigenous rice landraces revealed divergent history and alternate origin of aroma in aus group

Chakraborty

Ray²

2019

Plant Genet. Resour.

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The rice-based agriculture of the Indian subcontinent has been interwoven in the rich socio-cultural fabric of the country. Of which, bio-culturally diverse North-Eastern states nurture thousands of landraces with poorly tapped agronomic traits. In the present study, 27 standard microsatellite data from 171 rice landraces from six states were analysed to understand their genetic diversity and population structure. Further, combining with a global dataset, we determined subpopulation identity using both model-based and multivariate analyses to uncover their history. We found moderate to high genetic diversity and high differentiation [standardized G”ST = 0.57]. The AMOVA partitioned overall variance into within population (75%) and among population (25%). The landraces from six states remained at various degrees of differentiation (pairwise FST = 0.09–0.41). We have detected a preponderance of aus-type in a majority of aromatic landraces. Rests were japonica and admixed with a little representation of indica. The presence of aromatic aus probably implied assimilation into local culture from the primary aus growing region of Bangladesh and India. Likewise, the arrival of japonica may stem from the exchange of goods among neighbouring dynasties via Southern and Southwestern Silk routes. The shared ancestry may reflect a merger of two ancient cultures. Our analyses also uncovered the existence of aus-type short and medium grain aromatic rice predicting an origin of aroma in aus subpopulation. Collectively, it demonstrated the diversity and divergent history of the rice landraces have been shaped by various socio-cultural interactions operative over time and space.

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Section: Evolutionary and Cultural Historymentioning

confidence: 99%

Population genetics analyses of North-East Indian indigenous rice landraces revealed divergent history and alternate origin of aroma in aus group

Chakraborty

Ray²

2019

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“…Its political scenario underwent change during the rule of Ahom, a Shan tribe which invaded Assam in 1228 and ruled for six hundred years. 5 During this period, Tantric cults or Saktism prevailed and had a long-lasting influ-ence on the people of Assam (Guha, 1991; Neog, 1965; Sarma, 1966). Worshiping many gods and goddesses, practice of animal sacrifice (human sacrifice in certain places) and prevalence of caste hierarchy, defined the social fabric of Assam.…”

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Gendered Devotion in Neo-Vaishnavism: Women, Monks and Sattras of Majuli, Assam

Bora

2018

Indian Journal of Gender Studies

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This article looks at the nuances of gender dynamics within Sattra, the neo-Vaishnavite monasteries of Assam, located in the river island Majuli. Established as a part of medieval bhakti movement in Assam, Sattras play a significant role not only in the religious sphere but also in sociopolitical and economic aspects of life. Drawing from historical accounts on Vaishnavism and data collected through ethnographic exploration of Sattras in Majuli, the article looks at the historical representation of women within the Vaishnavite movement and their role within the monastic system in contemporary time. While male monks are endowed with the status of sacred devotees, women’s contribution to neo-Vaishnavism is debased. The article argues that women’s relation to devotion and spirituality within devotional movements is asymmetrical and thereby historical accounts on gendered devotion should be critically examined.

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“…Depuis trois décennies, les chercheurs qui se sont penchés sur la question apportent d'ailleurs une réponse quasi unanime: il s'agit de rompre avec des perspectives qui jusqu'alors avaient insisté sur l'émergence de forces de police symboles d'une juridicisation du gouvernement colonial et garantes de l'obligation de respect de la loi 64 . Dans un recueil centré sur la problématique de la « fabrication du consentement en contexte colonial » , David Anderson confirme les conclusions du groupe initial des subaltern studies, pour qui le gouvernement colonial s'était caractérisé par une « domination sans hégémonie » 66 . Selon lui, le concept d'hégémonie ne s'applique pas aux forces de police en situation coloniale: autrement dit, l'intériorisation de la « violence douce » et autres mécanismes de domination symbolique ne prirent jamais le pas sur une « violence directe » 67 qui resta au coeur des pratiques policières 68 .…”

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La professionnalisation policière en situation coloniale : détour conceptuel et explorations historiographiques

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Glasman³

2011

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The Medieval Economy of Assam

Cited by 13 publications

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Population genetics analyses of North-East Indian indigenous rice landraces revealed divergent history and alternate origin of aroma in aus group

Population genetics analyses of North-East Indian indigenous rice landraces revealed divergent history and alternate origin of aroma in aus group

Gendered Devotion in Neo-Vaishnavism: Women, Monks and Sattras of Majuli, Assam

La professionnalisation policière en situation coloniale : détour conceptuel et explorations historiographiques

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