The Sixth Sister - Assam
* The Sixth Sister is the eldest and biggest. In her lap, other younger sisters have grown. Despite being the eldest, she has retained her charm and beauty.
* The precise etymology of "Assam" is unknown. In the classical period and up to the 12th century, present-day Assam, was called Kamarupa. In medieval times the Mughals used Kamrup. Many authors have associated the name with the 13th century Shan invaders. It was suggested by some that the Sanskrit word Asama ("unequalled", "peerless", etc.) was the root, which has been rejected by recent authors who have concurred that it is a latter-day Sanskritization of a native name.
* Located south of the eastern Himalayas, Assam comprises the Brahmaputra and the Barak river valleys along with the Karbi Anglong and the North Cachar Hills. Assam is surrounded by six of the other Seven Sister States.Geographically Assam and these states are connected to the rest of India via a narrow strip of land in West Bengal called the Siliguri Corridor or "Chicken's Neck".
* Assam is rich in culture, ethnic groups, languages/dialacts spoken and literature. Assam has successfully conserved the one-horned Indian rhinoceros from near extinction, along with the tiger and numerous species of birds, and it provides one of the last wild habitats for the Asian elephant. Kaziranga and Manas are both World Heritage Sites.
* The state is famous for its tea gardens and lone river island, Majuli.
* And remember! journey to this land is only for the braves.............
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