? History of Early and Medieval Assam by Dr. Chandana Goswami and Dr. Padmakshi Kakoti, published by Mahaveer Publications, is a comprehensive academic textbook designed in accordance with the FYUGP (NEP-2020) syllabus for History Major and Minor courses across all universities and autonomous colleges of Assam.

This book provides a detailed and chronological account of Assam’s political, social, and cultural evolution from ancient times to the medieval period. It integrates both archaeological and literary sources, including Buranjis, Charit Puthis, inscriptions, coins, and chronicles, to reconstruct the region’s vibrant past.

The text covers the formation and development of early Assamese states, focusing on dynasties such as the Varmans, Salastambhas, Palas, Chutiyas, Kacharis, Kochs, and Ahoms, highlighting their contributions to administration, culture, and regional integration. It also explores socio-economic structures, trade networks, art and architecture, religious developments, and the transition of Assam into a cohesive medieval polity.

Written in a lucid and analytical style, the book serves as an ideal textbook for undergraduate students of History under the FYUGP NEP framework and is equally useful for teachers, researchers, and aspirants preparing for competitive examinations related to Assam’s history.

Publisher: Mahaveer Publications, Dibrugarh, Assam

Course Contents

Unit I: Early Assam – Sources and State Formation

1. Sources of Early Assam History

   • Archaeological sources

   • Numismatic evidence

   • Epigraphic records

   • Literary sources: Buranjis and Charit Puthis

2. State Formation in Early Assam

   • Socio-economic background and evolution of polity

3. Political Condition of the Brahmaputra Valley in the 13th Century

   • Transition from early to medieval phase

4. The Ahom Rulers post Sukapha’s Reign

   • Consolidation of Ahom rule and early administration

Unit II: Expansion and Political Developments

1. Expansion and Consolidation of the Ahom State (till the 16th Century)

   • Growth of territory and administrative structures

2. Koch States and Bara-Bhuyans

   • Tribal kingdoms and chiefdoms in Lower Assam

   • Relations with the Ahom State

3. Political Developments in the 17th Century

   • Ahom–Mughal conflicts: Invasion of Mirjumla and the Battle of Saraighat

Unit III: Later Medieval Assam

1. Political Condition in Assam in the Late 17th Century

   • Rise and dominance of the Tungkhungia dynasty

2. The English East India Company in Assam Politics

   • British intervention and the Treaty of Yandaboo (1826)

Unit IV: Administration and External Relations

1. Administration in the Ahom State

   • The Paik and Khel system

   • Organization and governance

2. Ahom Policy towards Neighbouring Tribes

   • Diplomacy, conflict, and cultural exchange

3. Ahom Relations with the States of Manipur and Tripura

   • Political and military interactions

Authors: Dr. Chandana Goswami & Dr. Padmakshi Kakoti
Suitable for: B.A. History Major & Minor (All Assam Universities & Autonomous Colleges)
Edition: As per FYUGP NEP-2020 Syllabus