India State Story | Assam | A2 size poster
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Visual story of the evolution of each state (or combination of states/ UTs for joint posters) pre and post Independence , along with key figures involved
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Map of district evolution for large states and UTs
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Interesting features on name changes and district splits
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Alluvial chart tracing the changes in districts from 1951 onwards
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Interesting, did you know.
Visual Story of Assam’s Evolution
This poster illustrates the layered political and spatial evolution of Assam, from the fall of the Ahom kingdom after the Burmese invasion to its consolidation under British rule post the Treaty of Yandabo (1826). Assam emerged as a colonial frontier—first under the Bengal Presidency, then as a Chief Commissioner’s Province in 1874. As India moved toward independence, Assam became central to debates on tribal autonomy, leading to the Bordoloi Committee’s recommendations in 1947 and the inclusion of the Sixth Schedule in the Constitution. Over the decades, Assam served as the administrative base for much of Northeast India, before the eventual creation of Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh, each carved out of Assam between 1963 and 1987, following ethnic movements and reorganization acts.
Spatial Dynamics and District Evolution
The poster maps Assam’s shifting boundaries and the creation of new districts, growing from a handful in 1951 to over 35 districts by 2021. It shows key splits like Sibsagar into Jorhat, Kamrup into Kamrup Metropolitan, and the bifurcation of Karbi Anglong and Darrang into smaller administrative units. It also highlights how regions like North Cachar Hills (now Dima Hasao) and Karbi Anglong received Autonomous Council status under the Sixth Schedule, allowing self-governance for tribal communities. Fascinating “Did You Know?” facts reveal how Assam once encompassed most of Northeast India and how tea plantations shaped its demographic landscape with migrant labour and linguistic diversity. Together, these visuals and stories reflect Assam’s central role in the formation and transformation of Northeast India.
