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2 unusual facts about Darrang District


Suklingphaa

In 1805 CE, Krishnanarayan, the tributary ruler of Darrang under Ahom, who failed to prevent Bhutia encroachment, was immediately summoned to the capital Jorhat.

Sunyatphaa

For their support and services rendered to Ahom forces in driving out the Mughal invaders, the Koch princes, Chandra Narayan, son of Mahendra Narayan, grandson of Bali Narayan, was installed as tributary ruler of Darrang, and Gandharva Narayan, was installed as the tributary ruler of Beltola.


Thembang

It was once ruled by a very powerful king who is believed to have descended from the sky, The remains of the materials are still believed to be there, He used to collect tax from different region including some part of Bodo area, a present Darrang District namely Mishamari, Odalguri, Mazbat etc.


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Tangla

It was a prominent businessplace (Jute, Bua (Beetlenuts), Rice etc. and a host of small scale industries) and centre of culture in Darrang district but due to violent agitation by Bodos and Bodo insurgency since past 20 years, its glory had suffered badly.