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Maharaja Jagaddipendra Narayan Koch(left-side), Rajmata Indiradevi Koch(center) &
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(dated 26th Sept.
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Maharaja Jitendra Narayan Bhupbahadur Koch (1913 - 1922) |
( dated 23rd Oct.
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Maharaja Raj Rajendra Narayan Koch (1911 - 1913) |
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( dated 6th Jan.
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Maharaja Nripendra Narayan Koch |
Maharaja Nripendra Narayan Bhupbahadur Koch
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Maharani Sunity Devi Koch
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Koch Kingdom
Koch dynasty
1515-1947
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Chikana
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The Koch dynasty of Assam and Bengal, named after the Koch
tribe,[2] emerged as
the dominant ruling house in the Kamata kingdom in 1515
after the fall of the Khen dynasty in 1498.
The first of the Koch kings, Viswa Singha and then
his sons, Nara Narayan as the
subsequent king and Chilarai as the
general, soon occupied the western portion of the erstwhile Kamarupa Kingdom as well as
some regions of south Assam. The
dynasty forked for the first time into two major branches that controlled Koch Bihar and Koch Hajo. Koch Bihar became a vassal of theMughals, whereas Koch Hajo came under Ahom control
and was subsequently absorbed. Koch Bihar became a princely state during
British rule and was absorbed after Indian independence. A third branch of this
dynasty at Khaspur disappeared into the Kachari kingdom.
Historical background
After the fall of the Pala
dynasty of Kamarupa, the Kamarupa fractured into differing domains. In the
extreme east the Sutiya kingdom emerged on
the north bank of Brahmaputra river. The Ahom kingdom emerged in the south bank and to their west was the Kachari kingdom. Further
west was the region of the Baro-Bhuyan landlords
and still further west was the Kamata kingdom. The last of the Kamata kings
before the Koches emerged was Nilambar, who was defeated and whose kingdom was
occupied by Alauddin Husain Shah of Gaur in 1498. After the conquest, he left his son Daniyal to
rule over and expand the conquered region. He soon came into conflict with the
Baro-Bhuyans led by one Harup Narayan of the Brahmaputa valley, and was
defeated, captured and executed.[3]
It was at this historical
moment that Bisu, son of a Mech chieftain
with a Koch mother emerged as one who could unify different tribal groups and
engage the Bara Bhuyans and defeat them to become the sole authority in the
erstwhile Kamata region. On coming into power, he assumed the name Viswa
Singha.
Beginning of the Koch dynasty
The first ruler of the Koch
dynasty was Vishwa Singha, who established himself in 1515 as the ruler of the Kamata kingdom.
According to J N Sarkar, Viswa Singha belonged to one of the dominant Koch
tribes,[4] which were
a collection of Mongoloidtribes,[5][6] loosely
allied to the Meches, Garos, Tharus and also Dravidians. When Bisu, as Viswa Singha was then
known, acquired power, the Brahmins found him out and conferred on him the
status of the Kshatriya varna; and the subsequent interaction with Brahmans
lead to the Hinduization of his tribesmen.[7] The
earliest known ancestor of Viswa Singha was his father Haria Mandal,[8] from the
Chiknabari village in Goalpara district, the head of the twelve most
powerful Mech families.
He was married to Jira and Hira, daughters of a Koch chief named Hajo, after
whom Koch Hajo was named.
Viswa Singha was the son of Haria Mandal and Hira.[9]
Viswa Singha sought the
alliance of tribal chiefs[10] against
the more powerful Baro-Bhuyans and began his campaign around 1509.[11] Successively,
he defeated the Bhuyans of Ouguri, Jhargaon, Karnapur, Phulaguri, Bijni and
Pandunath (Pandu, in Guwahati). He was particularly stretched by the
Bhuyan of Kanrnapur, and could defeat him only by a stratagem during Bihu. After subjugating the petty
rulers, he announced himself the king of Kamata bounded on the east by Barnadi
river and on the west by the Karatoya river[10] in the
year 1515.[12] He moved
his capital from Chikana to Kamatapur (also called Kantapur) which is just a
few miles southeast of the present-day Cooch Behar town.[13]
Viswa Singha's two sons,
Naranarayan and Shukladhwaj (Chilarai), the king and the commander-in-chief of the
army respectively, took the kingdom to its zenith. Nara Narayan made Raghudev,
the son of Chilarai, the governor of Koch Hajo, the eastern portion of the country. After
the death of Nara Narayan, Raghudev declared independence. The division of the
Kamata kingdom into Koch Bihar and Koch Hajo was permanent.
Nara Narayan was impressed
by the bhakti saint Srimanta Sankardeva who became a member of his court in the last three years of his
life and who established a sattra in the kingdom.
The princely state known as Cooch Behar during the British rule was part of the Kamarupa Kingdom from the
4th to 12th century, ruled by the Varman, Mlechchha and Pala dynasties. From the 12th century, the area became a part of Kamata kingdom, first
ruled by the Khen dynasty from their
capital at Kamatapur. The most important Khen rulers were Niladhaj (1440-1460),
Chakradhaj (1460-1480) and Nilambar (1480-1498) The Khens were an indigenous
tribe and they ruled till about 1498 CE when they fell into the trick of Alauddin Hussain Shah, the
independent Pathan Sultan of Gour and lost
their empire. The new invaders came into conflict with the local Bhuyan chieftains and theAhom king Suhungmung, and lost control of the region.
After the Muslims left the
area there was confusion and commotion in the country. During this time
independent Bhuiyans started ruling over small areas. Among these a Koch
Bhuiyan named Hajo had two daughters named Jira and Hira. On the other side
there was a small territory at Chikna Mountains situated between the Sankosh River and the Champabati River, about 80 kilometers north of Dhubri in the
present-day Goalpara Districtof Assam. This
territory was ruled by Haridas Mondal, a Mech chieftain.
To establish unity with Chikna, Hajo wedded off his daughters to Chief Haridas
Mandal. In due time Jira gave birth to Madan and Chandan while Hira gave birth
to Sishu (Sisya Singha) and Bishu (Biswa Singha). Among the four brothers Bishu
was the cleverest and strongest.
One day the four brothers
were praying to Goddess Bhagwati in a playful mood and they offered one of
their friends for sacrifice; it is believed that mysteriously the head of the
friend was cut off his body. Turka Kotwal ordered their arrest. Fearing capture
they took shelter in the forest.
Later they collected
soldiers, elephants and horses and attacked the Turka Kotwal. Madan was killed
in the battle; to take revenge Biswa Singha killed Turka Kotwal. To please
stepmother Jira, whose son Madan was killed instead of becoming himself the
king, Biswa Singha enthroned Chandan as the King. In this way in 1510 the Koch kingdom was started.
Rulers of undivided
Koch kingdom
10.Rajendra Narayan
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11.Dharendra Narayan
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Rulers of Koch Bihar
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12.Harendra Narayan
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13.Shivendra Narayan
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1.Lakshmi
Narayan
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14.Narendra Narayan
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2.Bir
Narayan
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3.Pran
Narayan
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16.Rajrajendra Narayan
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4.Basudev
Narayan
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5.Mahindra
Narayan
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6.Roop
Narayan
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19.Virajdendra Narayan
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7.Upendra
Narayan
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8.Devendra
Narayan
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9.Dhairjendra
Narayan
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Rulers of Darrang
Parikshit Narayana was
attacked by the Mughals stationed
at Dhaka in alliance with Lakshmi Narayan of Koch Bihar in 1612. His kingdom
Koch Hajo, bounded by Sankosh river in the west and Barnadi river in the east,
was occupied by the end of that year. Parikshit Narayan was sent to Delhi for
an audience with the Mughal Emperor, but his brother Balinarayan escaped and
took refuge in the Ahom kingdom. The region to the east of Barnadi and up to
the Bharali river was under the control of some Baro-Bhuyan chieftains,
but they were soon removed by the Mughals. In 1615 the Mughals, under Syed
Hakim and Syed Aba Bakr, attacked the Ahoms but were repelled back to the Barnadi
river. The Ahom king, Prataap Singha, then established Balinarayan as
a vassal in the newly acquired region between Barnadi and Bharali rivers, and
called it Darrang. Balinarayan's descendants continued to rule the region till
it was annexed by the British in 1826.[15]
§ Balinarayan
(brother of Parikshit Narayan)
§ Mahendra
Narayan
§ Chandra
Narayan
§ Surya Narayan
§ ...
Rulers of Beltola
§ Gaj
Narayan Dev (brother of Parikshit Narayan, ruler of Koch Hajo, brother
of Balinarayan, first Koch ruler of Darrang).
§ Shivendra
Narayan Dev (Son of Gaj Narayan)
§ Gandharva
Narayan Dev (Son of Shivendra Narayan)
§ Uttam
Narayan Dev (Son of Gandharva Narayan Dev)
§ Dhwaja
Narayan Dev (Son of Uttam Narayan Dev)
§ Jay
Narayan Dev (Son of Dhwaja Narayan Dev)
§ Lambodar
Narayan Dev (Son of Jay Narayan Dev)
§ Lokpal
Narayan Dev (Son of Lambodar Narayan Dev)
§ Amrit
Narayan Dev (Son of Lokpal Narayan Dev)
§ Chandra
Narayan Dev (Son of Lokpal Narayan Dev) (died 1910 CE)
§ Rajendra
Narayan Dev (Son of Chandra Narayan Dev) (died 1937 CE)
§ Lakshmipriya
Devi (wife of Rajendra Narayan Dev) ( reign:1937-1947 CE died: 1991 CE)
Rulers of Bijni
The Bijni rulers reigned
between the Sankosh and the Manas rivers, the region immediately to the east of Koch Bihar.
§ Chandra
Narayan (son of Parikshit Narayan)
§ Joy
narayan
§ Shiv
Narayan
§ Bijoy
Narayan
§ Mukunda
Narayan
§ Haridev
Narayan
§ Indra
Narayan
§ Amrit
Narayan
§ Kumud
Narayan
§ Bhairabendra
Narayan
Rulers
of Khaspur
§ Kamal
Narayan (Gohain Kamal, son of Viswa Singha, governor of Khaspur)
§ Udita
Narayan (declared independence of Khaspur)
§ Vijay
Singha
§ Dhir
Singha
§ Mahendra
Singha
§ Ranjit
Singha
§ Nara
Singha
§ Bhim Simha
(his only issue, daughter Kanchani, married prince Lakshmichandra of Kachari kingdom, and
Khaspur merged into the Kachari kingdom.)
§
Shri Sir Nripendra Narayan,
Maharaja of Cooch Behar.
H.H.
Maharaja Shri Sir Jitendra Narayan Bhup Bahadur, Maharaja of Cooch-Behar, KCSI,
1913.
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Maharaja
Jagaddipendra Narayan.
Kamata Kingdom
The Kamata
kingdom (Assamese: কমতা ৰাজ্য) appeared
in the western part of the older Kamarupa kingdom in the 13th century, after the fall of the Pala dynasty. The rise
of the Kamata kingdom marked the end of the ancient period in the History of Assam and the
beginning of the medieval period. The first rulers were the Khens, who were later
displaced by Alauddin Hussain Shah, the
Turko-Afghan ruler of Gauda. Though
Hussain Shah developed extensive administrative structures, he could not
maintain political control and the control went to the Koch dynasty. The
Koches called themselves Kamateshwars (the rulers of Kamata), but their influence and expansions were so
extensive and far reaching that their kingdom is sometimes called the Koch Kingdom.
The Kamata Kingdom, according to Sailen
Debnath, comprised the tract of land bounded by the Karatoya in the west, the Brahmaputra in the
east, the Himalayas in the north and the Padma-Brahmaputra basin in the south.[1] Most
probably, Nalrajar Garh in Chilapata Forest was the earliest capital of
Kamatapur; and subsequently through a long course of changes and developments
the capital was shifted to Maynaguri and then to Prithu Rajar Garh; before its
final shifting to Gosanimari, an ancient river port-town since the seventh
century, for sometime, the capital was at Singijani. After the destruction of
the kingdom of Kamata by Hussain Shah of Gauda, there emerged the Koch kingdom.
Sangaldip[2] in the
mid-seventh century, according to Sailen Debnath, was the first king of
Kamatapur; though the continuous history of Kamatapur is available only after
the fall of the Kamarupa Palas and the consequent disintegration of the ancient
kingdom of Kamrup. Maharaj Prithu, Raja Sandhya, Maharaj Durlabhnarayan and
Niladhwaj were the most powerful and influential rulers of the kingdom. Nilambar
of the Khen dynasty was the last ruler of Kamatapur. Though he was a valiant
fighter in the battlefield, yet, he had to give in to the tricks and military
game-plans used by the generals of the army of Hussain Shah. But in earlier
times the rulers of Kamatapur nearly in most of the occasions defeated the
invaders from Gaur.
Khen dynasty
1..Khen dynasty 2.Invassion by Hussein Shah 3.Note 4.ReferenceThe Khen dynasty ruled from their capital in Kamatapur (Gosanimari) now in Cooch Behar District. The last
king, Nilambar (1480-1498) expanded the kingdom to include the present Koch
Bihar districts of West Bengal and the undivided Kamrup and Darrang districts
of Assam and northern Mymensing in Bangladesh as well as
eastern parts of Dinajpur district (Sarkar 1992:44).
Invasion by Hussein Shah
Alauddin Hussain Shah (c1494-1519), an Afghan ruler of Gaur, removed
the last Khen ruler in 1498.[3] According
to tradition, this involved an instigation by the minister of Kamatapur whose
son had a liaison with the Kamatapur queen, and Hussein Shah invaded the Kamata
kingdom with 24,000 infantry, cavalry and a war flotilla (Sarkar 1992:46). After a long seize of the Kamatapur
fort and a tracherous win, Hussein Shah finally destroyed the city and annexed
the region up to Hajo, thereby
regaining much of the land Bengal had lost earlier to Kamatapur, and some more.
Hussein Shah's son was made the viceroy.
Hussein Shah removed the local chieftains and
established military control over the region. He issued coins in his name
"conqueror of Kamru, Kamata". His conquest expanded the kingdom to
the western border of the Ahom kingdom. Hussein Shah finally lost military and
political control to revolts by local chieftains including the Bara Bhuyans as well as
the Ahom king, Suhungmung, and the region lapsed into local control and rise of
the Koch dynasty.
Nevertheless, the Afghan rule had lasting
effects. Hussein Shah's coins continued to be used till 1518, when the Koch
dynasty began consolidating their rule. Ghiasuddin Aulia, a Muslim divine from Mecca, established a colony at
Hajo. His tomb, which is said to contain a little soil from Mecca, now called
"Poa Mecca" ("a quarter Mecca"), is frequented by Hindus
and Muslims alike (Sarkar 1992:48).
Koch dynasty
The Kamata kingdom then passed into the hands
of another Tibeto-Burman group, the Koch Rajbongshi, giving rise to the Koch dynasty. In the
16th century itself, one of the princes then ruling the eastern portion of the
kingdom (Koch Hajo) declared
independence, and the two parts remained separated for ever, the boundary
between the two forming roughly the boundary between the present Assam and West Bengal.
The Koch Hajo kingdom
soon came under attack from the Mughal, and the region went back and forth for a number of times between
the Mughal and the Ahoms, and finally settling with the Ahoms. The western portion (Koch Bihar) first befriended the Mughals and then the
British, and the rulers maintained the princely state till the end of the
British rule.
Notes
References
§ Sailen
Debnath, "The Foundation of Kamatapur in the Dooars" in The Dooars in Historical Transition, ISBN 978-81-86860-44-1.
§ Sarkar, J. N. (1992), "Chapter II The Turko-Afghan
Invasions", in Barpujari, H. K., The Comprehensive History of
Assam, 2, Guwahati: Assam Publication Board, pp. 35–48
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Koch Kingdom (India)
Koch Rajbongshi is an
ancient tribe originally from the ancient Koch Kingdom. The Rajbongshi Tribe is
referred to as Koch Rajbongshi/Rajbanshi/Rajvanshi. The word Rajbongshi means
literally "Royal community". They have a rich cultural heritage and
their own language. The homelands of this ancient tribe include West Bengal,
Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and various North Eastern parts of India.
Because of migration this community can be found in various parts of India and
in other parts of the world. The Rajbongshi/Rajbanshi language is spoken by
2,982,280 people according to a 1991 census report for Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar,
Darjeeling, Malda, Murshidabad; Assam, Goalpara District; Bihar and Purnia
District, in India. The language is also spoken in Bangladesh and Nepal. Other
names of the language are Kamtapuri, Rajbangsi, Rajbansi, Rajbongshi and
Tajpuri. The Rajbanshi language has a completegrammar.
The Kamatapur is the ancient name of the Koch dynasty which includes the present divided Kamatapur kingdom which includes the entire North-Bengal of the West Bengal, most of the parts of present Assam and adjoining parts of Bihar, Nepal, Bhutan and the present parts of the ancient Rongpur of Bangladesh. It is a state demanded by the Rajvanshi/Rajbongshi/Koch-Rajbongshi people. People in West Bengal have claimed discrimination by the West Bengal government that has led to the poor state of affairs in the region. Among the demands include recognition of their vernacular Kamtapuri, establishing a separate university, development of education and the setting up of a separate state. There are legal, above ground political parties (Kamtapur People's Party, Kamtapur Progressive Party) which are trying to advance the issue of Kamtapur statehood by the electoral means, civil disobedience and strikes. James B. Minahan (Encyclopedia of the Stateless Nations - Ethnic and National Croups Around the World - volume III) presents:
"The Rajbangsi national flag, the traditional flag of the nation, is a horizontal bicolor of blue over green.
Chrystian Kretowicz, 17 April 2009
The Kamatapur is the ancient name of the Koch dynasty which includes the present divided Kamatapur kingdom which includes the entire North-Bengal of the West Bengal, most of the parts of present Assam and adjoining parts of Bihar, Nepal, Bhutan and the present parts of the ancient Rongpur of Bangladesh. It is a state demanded by the Rajvanshi/Rajbongshi/Koch-Rajbongshi people. People in West Bengal have claimed discrimination by the West Bengal government that has led to the poor state of affairs in the region. Among the demands include recognition of their vernacular Kamtapuri, establishing a separate university, development of education and the setting up of a separate state. There are legal, above ground political parties (Kamtapur People's Party, Kamtapur Progressive Party) which are trying to advance the issue of Kamtapur statehood by the electoral means, civil disobedience and strikes. James B. Minahan (Encyclopedia of the Stateless Nations - Ethnic and National Croups Around the World - volume III) presents:
"The Rajbangsi national flag, the traditional flag of the nation, is a horizontal bicolor of blue over green.
Chrystian Kretowicz, 17 April 2009
![[Kamtapur Liberation Organization, India]](file:///C:/DOCUME~1/User/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image069.gif)
image by Chrystian
Kretowicz, 17 April 2009
The violent struggle for the statehood is led by the Kamtapur
Liberation Organization:
"The origin of the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) can be traced to the attempts of certain members of the Rajbongshi community belonging to the all Kamtapur Students’ Union (AKSU) to organise an armed struggle for a separate Kamtapur State. For this purpose, they approached the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA). ULFA reportedly agreed to train them in order to gain foothold outside Assam, in the other geographically contiguous Indian States, to use them as transit routes. ULFA’s line of thinking was that, it would not only facilitate the movement of its cadres to their base camps in Bhutan but also provide a safe haven for the injured or sick cadres. The KLO came into existence on December 28, 1995. At the time of its formation, its cadre strength was an estimated 60. However, subsequently, it is said to be operating with approximately 300 'active cadres'.
The objective of the KLO is to carve out a separate Kamtapur State comprising six districts–– Cooch Behar, Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, North and South Dinajpur and Malda––of West Bengal and four contiguous districts of Assam––Kokrajhar, Bongaigaon, Dhubri and Goalpara. At its inception, the KLO was an above-ground organisation and was formed to address problems such as large-scale unemployment, land alienation, perceived neglect of Kamtapuri language and identity, and grievances of economic deprivation. Soon, its strategy transformed into waging armed struggle.
The KLO is alleged to be the armed underground wing of Kamtapur People’s Party (KPP). Available evidence suggests that it maintains close linkages with the ULFA. Soon after its formation, its members were imparted arms training during 1996-97 in Samdrup Jhankar in Bhutan, and also subsequently at Gelengphu and Kalaikhola. The KLO's headquarters is situated near that of ULFA's at Samdrup Jhankar. Reports even suggest that the KLO is the brainchild of Raju Baruah, ULFA's 'deputy commander'.
There was another militant organization (now, more or less, defunct) - Koch-Rajbongshi Liberation Organization - KRLO, formed by ULFA in 1995. Like the Kamtapur Liberation Organization (KLO), its reported goal is to establish a separate State, comprising Koch-Rajbongshi-inhabited areas of northern Assam.
More at: http://www.satp.org/satporgtp/countries/india/states/assam/terrorist_outfits/klo.htm
"The origin of the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) can be traced to the attempts of certain members of the Rajbongshi community belonging to the all Kamtapur Students’ Union (AKSU) to organise an armed struggle for a separate Kamtapur State. For this purpose, they approached the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA). ULFA reportedly agreed to train them in order to gain foothold outside Assam, in the other geographically contiguous Indian States, to use them as transit routes. ULFA’s line of thinking was that, it would not only facilitate the movement of its cadres to their base camps in Bhutan but also provide a safe haven for the injured or sick cadres. The KLO came into existence on December 28, 1995. At the time of its formation, its cadre strength was an estimated 60. However, subsequently, it is said to be operating with approximately 300 'active cadres'.
The objective of the KLO is to carve out a separate Kamtapur State comprising six districts–– Cooch Behar, Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, North and South Dinajpur and Malda––of West Bengal and four contiguous districts of Assam––Kokrajhar, Bongaigaon, Dhubri and Goalpara. At its inception, the KLO was an above-ground organisation and was formed to address problems such as large-scale unemployment, land alienation, perceived neglect of Kamtapuri language and identity, and grievances of economic deprivation. Soon, its strategy transformed into waging armed struggle.
The KLO is alleged to be the armed underground wing of Kamtapur People’s Party (KPP). Available evidence suggests that it maintains close linkages with the ULFA. Soon after its formation, its members were imparted arms training during 1996-97 in Samdrup Jhankar in Bhutan, and also subsequently at Gelengphu and Kalaikhola. The KLO's headquarters is situated near that of ULFA's at Samdrup Jhankar. Reports even suggest that the KLO is the brainchild of Raju Baruah, ULFA's 'deputy commander'.
There was another militant organization (now, more or less, defunct) - Koch-Rajbongshi Liberation Organization - KRLO, formed by ULFA in 1995. Like the Kamtapur Liberation Organization (KLO), its reported goal is to establish a separate State, comprising Koch-Rajbongshi-inhabited areas of northern Assam.
More at: http://www.satp.org/satporgtp/countries/india/states/assam/terrorist_outfits/klo.htm
James B. Minahan (Encyclopedia of the Stateless Nations - Ethnic and National
Croups Around the World - volume III) presents:
The flag of the Kamtapur Liberation Organization is a tricolor of blue, white and green, with a large black triangle at the hoist charged with three white stars.
Chrystian Kretowicz, 17 April 2009
The flag of the Kamtapur Liberation Organization is a tricolor of blue, white and green, with a large black triangle at the hoist charged with three white stars.
Chrystian Kretowicz, 17 April 2009
image by Jaume Ollé, 17 April 2009
The flag of Koch-Rajbongshi Liberation Organization - KRLO -
is a green over yellow horizontal bicolor.
Chrystian Kretowicz, 17 April 2009
Chrystian Kretowicz, 17 April 2009
ANNUAL KOCH CONFERENCE
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From a Reporter
SHILLONG, Jan 25: The 38th Annual Koch
Conference which began on January 23 concluded on Wednesday. A workshop on
Koch art, culture, health and sanitation at Bebedpara, Selsella in West Garo
Hills district was organized by the Meghalaya Koch Association.
Speaking on the occasion Meghalaya Chief
Minister Dr Mukul M Sangma graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and
acknowledged the grievances presented to him by the Koch Association and also
praised the association for taking up such innovative initiatives.
Sangma said that such initiatives would empower Koch people in different ways
particularly in the areas of employment and self reliance.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister
reminded the locals present that they have to improve their standard of
education in order to compete with the best within the State as well as
outside the State. Zenith Sangma, Co-Chairman, Planning Board, Abdus
Saleh, Parliamentary Secretary LD Shira, Local MLA Billykid A Sangma, Ex MLA,
Tura were present on the occasion.
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Saturday, March 6, 2010
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The word “Koch” or “Koch” means the people belonging to the “Koch”
race, an ethnic group of indigenous peoples of Asian continent mainly falling within Mongoloid stock; who
traversed in different places of Asia from Pre-Vedic Period down to the present
century. During Vedic and epic age these people were known as Asurs,
Mlechachas, Kiratas, Non-Aryans, Panis etc. During Paurani and Tantric age,
these people were mentioned as Ku-Vachas (users of evil language). Subsequently
in course of time these Kuvachas alias modern Koches had concentrated in the
geographical area known as ancient Kamrupa alias north-east region of undivided India. This region was well
protected by nature in the past, when means of communications and transportations were in primitive stage.
Bounded on the north by the Lordly Himalayas and on the south by Mandachala
popularly now known as the Garo Hills and protected in the East and West by the
Dikkara-Vahini (the turbulent and powerfull Dikkarai river) and the sacred
Karatoya river (compared to river Ganga in vastness and sacredness)
respectively, this beautiful strip of land seemed situated on
the very lap of motherly and lovely Nature.
·
Here an attempt has
been made to throw a flash of light on the checkered history of the Koches
since pre-vedic days, who traversed the boisterous waves of time, under various
names : such as Asuras, Demons, Mlechachas, Kiratas, Kuvacha, Pani-Koches,
Meches, Kombozees, Koch, Bratya Kshatriyas, Bhanga-Kshatriyas, Kshatriyas and
lastly as Rajbanshi alias Koch-Rajbanshies as are evident from the written
records of ancient scriptures, Vedas, Purans, Tantras, mythological stories,
Greek writings and also in various ancient and modern histories of native and
foreign scholars. These ancientmost peoples originally twined in matriarchial
society, as were common in many other tribes of Lord Siva and his consort Sakti
(Siva-Sakti).
·
The ancient Koch
might have accepted Asura and Mleccha cult but as time gone by gradually the
Koch of lower Himalayan terrain and Bhutan Doowers area supported Jainism and
Budhism as Mohabir Jain and Gautom Budha belonged to the above area as their
birth places surrounded by the ancient Koches at that period. Many stone
statues of Mohabir Jain (the last Tirthanker) and ‘Stups’ including statues of
Gautom Budha have been discovered in the mainland of Pani-Koches areas like Sri
Suryya Hills, Jogighopa etc. areas of earstwhile Goalpara district. The story
of Moinamoti and Gopichand and connected songs amply demonstrate the influence
of Budhism and Jainism amongst the indigenons peoples of north eastIndia.
Thereafter the ancient Koches come under the strong hold of Hinduised Aryan
priests when Budhism, with its perverted practices, was withering away from
Indian soil due to strong suppressions on Budhists by privileged priest class
under the covering name of Brahmins- the custodians of Hinduism. The fall of
Budhism and rise of Hinduism gave birth to many caste and sub-castes amongst
Hindus.
·
The eulogy of castes
especially upper castes, eulogized the priests class as Brahmins who were
supposed to be first Childs of God – the almighty. Such caste eulogy in
Hinduised India started playing havoc in Indian society; which caused
vivisections and badly weakended the strong hold of the solidarity of Indian
society – i.e. the pride of feeling or being Indian. Thus the protagonists of
Islamism got widely spread red carpets for entering Indian field from Arab
world in every nook and corners of house divided India. Ultimately the
Mughal emperors who were also followers of Islamism occupied Delhi – the one time
political and royal centre of Hindu powers. But due to fanatically orthodox
some leaders of Islamism whose hearts were in Macca & Madina and bodies in
Indin in the name of religion, have played the same pranicious role in Mughal
India and Hiduism started entering deep amongst the so called untouchables and
low castes of Hindus, who were hitherto kept backward and deprived from
acquiring scientific knowledge. Of course Indian Govt. after independence has
realized that cause of such mental backwardness of the commoners; but the steps
to remove backwardness failed to make any headway due to corrupted mentality of
most of the bureaucrates who mostly hail from upper castes. The faulty system
of education adopted by Govt. of India, taught, the Degree holder elites, one
most harmful philosophy of life. These elites imbibed the ideal that “Money is
dearer than man; catch money as many as you can”. So most of the bureaucrates
who generally hail from so-called upper castes of Indian society have become
servants of money. So castism must be removed with strong hand from Hindus of
India. By mere oral slogans caste will never be eradicated unless an
alternative to caste system is provided. In place of caste, the inherited
peculiarities and particularities of ethnic group or sub-group of peoples of India and world should be
protected and enriched. Each region should be made responsible for the welbeing
of the next neighbouring region. Each bridegroom should marry a bride of any
ism or ethnic group, who is a little bit less or inferior in every respects
including culture, for better progeny. The question of caste system and ism
distinctions should in no way be considered in such compatibe marriage or
union. This is based on divine and universal law which is also scientific.
Observance of caste system and ism distinction are totally unscientific and
harbinger of ignorance. Beware of those men whose God or gods are in the sky.
Beware of those religious leaders who hold the view that isms are ‘Dharma’ or
religion. Because if isms are held as Dharma, then terrorism, seperatism,
plunderism, chauvinism, communism, capitalism, Hedonism, Racialism, Marxism,
Ghandhism, Escapism, Individualism etc. should also be treated as Dharma. If
the above isms are not accepted as Dharma; then Hinduism, Budhism, Jainism, Tribal
Gods(Bawus,Bathou,Rishijogo) etc. are also not Dharma. The word ‘Dharma’
implies oneness and singular. It is a Sanskrit word. The idea, ideal, action
which uphold the being and becoming and becoming of an individual with his
environment is called Dharma. That which uphold the being and becoming is
called Dharma. “What makes anything stand on with life and growth is Dharma.
Upholding urge of our existence is Dharma”- said Sree Sree Thakur. So Dharma
through out the world is one; because three is not a single living being or man
who does not desire to live and that too in a better way. As nobody wants to
die, so Dharma is also one for all. It is, on this practical and present
background especially of north-east India, where Koches are predominately larger in population as an
ethnic group and who are now most backward Hindus, Caste system in India is one of the main
factor of injustice, exploitation and backwardness. Hence independent India
even after sixty years is a backward country and is treated as one of the
corrupted country in the world as are reported in Newspapers; vide Daily
Newspaper “Asomiya Khobor” at page 4, dated 12th June/2003 in the
article written by Lakhinandan Bora, Ex-President, Assam Sahitya Sabha &
Assam Tribune dated 13the June/2003 reported by S.J. Sorabji Atorny Genl. The
fathomless plight of the Koches alias Koch Rajbanshies of north-east India created deliberately
by some shrewd politicians in collusion with some corrupt bureaucrats, is a
glaring case-history for carring out research works by sociologists and
scholars alike. The detailed and gradual conversion from pani-Koches to modern
Koch-Rajbanshies have been discussed in subsequent chapters of this Bloge –
“The Koch Around The World.
·
Here an attempt has
been made to throw a flash of light on the checkered history of the Koch since
pre-vedic days, who traversed the boisterous waves of time, under various names
: such as Asuras, Demons, Mlechachas, Kiratas, Kuvacha, Pani-Koch, Mech,
Kombozees, Koch, Bratya Kshatriyas, Bhanga-Kshatriyas, Kshatriyas and lastly as
Rajbanshi alias Koch-Rajbanshies as are evident from the written records of
ancient scriptures, Vedas, Purans, Tantras, mythological stories, Greek
writings and also in various ancient and modern histories of native and foreign
scholars. These ancientmost peoples originally twined in matriarchial society,
as were common in many other tribes of Lord Siva and his consort Sakti
(Siva-Sakti).
·
The ancient Koch
might have accepted Asura and Mleccha cult but as time gone by gradually the
Koch of lower Himalayan terrain and Bhutan Doowers area supported Jainism and
Budhism as Mohabir Jain and Gautom Budha belonged to the above area as their
birth places surrounded by the ancient Koch at that period. Many stone statues
of Mohabir Jain (the last Tirthanker) and ‘Stups’ including statues of Gautom
Budha have been discovered in the mainland of Pani-Koches areas like Sri Suryya
Hills, Jogighopa etc. areas of earstwhile Goalpara district. The story of
Moinamoti and Gopichand and connected songs amply demonstrate the influence of
Budhism and Jainism amongst the indigenons peoples of north eastIndia.
Thereafter the ancient Koch come under the strong hold of Hinduised Aryan
priests when Budhism, with its perverted practices, was withering away from
Indian soil due to strong suppressions on Budhists by privileged priest class
under the covering name of Brahmins- the custodians of Hinduism. The fall of
Budhism and rise of Hinduism gave birth to many caste and sub-castes amongst
Hindus.
·
The eulogy of castes
especially upper castes, eulogized the priests class as Brahmins who were
supposed to be first Childs of God – the almighty. Such caste eulogy in
Hinduised India started playing havoc in Indian society; which caused
vivisections and badly weakended the strong hold of the solidarity of Indian
society – i.e. the pride of feeling or being Indian. Thus the protagonists of
Islamism got widely spread red carpets for entering Indian field from Arab
world in every nook and corners of house divided India. Ultimately the
Mughal emperors who were also followers of Islamism occupied Delhi – the one time
political and royal centre of Hindu powers. But due to fanatically orthodox
some leaders of Islamism whose hearts were in Macca & Madina and bodies in
Indin in the name of religion, have played the same pranicious role in Mughal
India and Christianism started entering deep amongst the so called untouchables
and low castes of Hindus, who were hitherto kept backward and deprived from
acquiring scientific knowledge. Of course Indian Govt. after independence has
realized that cause of such mental backwardness of the commoners; but the steps
to remove backwardness failed to make any headway due to corrupted mentality of
most of the bureaucrats who mostly hail from upper castes. The faulty system of
education adopted by Govt. of India, taught, the Degree holder elites, one most
harmful philosophy of life. These elites imbibed the ideal that “Money is
dearer than man; catch money as many as you can”. So most of the bureaucrats
who generally hail from so-called upper castes of Indian society have become
servants of money. So castism must be removed with strong hand from Hindus of
India. By mere oral slogans caste will never be eradicated unless an
alternative to caste system is provided. In place of caste, the inherited
peculiarities and particularities of ethnic group or sub-group of peoples of India and world should be
protected and enriched. Each region should be made responsible for the welbeing
of the next neighbouring region. Each bridegroom should marry a bride of any
ism or ethnic group, who is a little bit less or inferior in every respects
including culture, for better progeny. The question of caste system and ism
distinctions should in no way be considered in such compatibe marriage or
union. This is based on divine and universal law which is also scientific.
Observance of caste system and ism distinction are totally unscientific and
harbinger of ignorance. Beware of those men whose God or gods are in the sky.
Beware of those religious leaders who hold the view that isms are ‘Dharma’ or
religion. Because if isms are held as Dharma, then terrorism, seperatism,
plunderism, chauvinism, communism, capitalism, Hedonism, Racialism, Marxism,
Ghandhism, Escapism, Individualism etc. should also be treated as Dharma. If
the above isms are not accepted as Dharma; then Hinduism, Budhism, Jainism,
Christianism, Islamism etc. are also not Dharma. The word ‘Dharma’ implies
oneness and singular. It is a Sanskrit word. The idea, ideal, action which
uphold the being and becoming and becoming of an individual with his
environment is called Dharma. That which uphold the being and becoming is
called Dharma. “What makes anything stand on with life and growth is Dharma.
Upholding urge of our existence is Dharma”- said Sree Sree Thakur. So Dharma
through out the world is one; because three is not a single living being or man
who does not desire to live and that too in a better way. As nobody wants to
die, so Dharma is also one for all. It is, on this practical and present
background especially of north-east India, where Koches are predominately larger in population as an
ethnic group and who are now most backward Hindus, Caste system in India is one of the main
factor of injustice, exploitation and backwardness. Hence independent India
even after sixty years is a backward country and is treated as one of the
corrupted country in the world as are reported in Newspapers; vide Daily
Newspaper “Asomiya Khobor” at page 4, dated 12th June/2003 in the
article written by Lakhinandan Bora, Ex-President, Assam Sahitya Sabha &
Assam Tribune dated 13the June/2003 reported by S.J. Sorabji Atorny Genl. The
fathomless plight of the Koches alias Koch Rajbanshies of north-east India created deliberately
by some shrewd politicians in collusion with some corrupt bureaucrats, is a
glaring case-history for carring out research works by sociologists and
scholars alike. The detailed and gradual conversion from pani-Koches to modern
Koch-Rajbanshies have been discussed in subsequent chapters of this Bloge –
“The Koches Around The World.
·
The Paninis(panis) alias Pani-Koch the forefathers of modern Koch
of north-east India, were mentioned in many hymns of Rig-Veda (Vide-IV.58:4;
1.124.10; i.83.5; X.108.7 etc.); wherein the story of Sarama – is an instance
of tricks played by the Aryans against the Panis (Pani-Koch) are available.
Names of Pani Chiefs, descriptions of their territories and terrible battles
between Panis (Pani-chiefs) and Aryans also available in Bhagawata-Purana
(Skanda V. Chapter 9; and V.24.30). These Pani Koch were not only civilized but
also undertook sea-voyages for purposes of trade and commerce (vide Rk.
1/46/2). There is one widely circulated story. In the dim past one Chand
Sadagor of Champak Nagor situated on the foot hills of Mandachal (Garo hills
area) carried out several Sea-Voyages for trade and commerce in Lanka (Sri
Lanka) and beyond countries with the help of his famous seven Dingas alias
“Sapta Dinga” (7 big boats). Learned critics of social history opined that
Chand Sadagor, his son Lakhindar and daughter-in-law named Beula alias Bahula
etc. belonged to Pani-Koches. There is sufficient reason to belive that the
time honoured popular story of this locality (ancient Kamrupa region) was
incorporated in Padma Puran by the complier of such Pauranik treaties for the
purpose of glorifying Lord Siva and his consort Sakti. It is an admitted fact
that Lord Siva was worshipped as the First God (Adi Dev) at least by the Koches
of north-eastIndia since people started worshipping spiritual forces. There was not a
single village or family where Lord Siva
was not worshipped individually or collectively by an ordinary family or by a
royal family. It is also historically ascertained that the royal dynasty
established by Hariya Mandal and his famous son Bisu alias Biswa Singha during
15th century A.D. was identified as Siva Dynasty and this royal dynasty
ruled, in different parts of undivided north-east India, continuously from 15thcentury
to 1947 A.D., when British India was divided into three parts i.e. India, West
Pakisthan and East Pakisthan (subsequent Bangla Desh). It is also an admitted
fact that the main national dress of the females of Koch-Rajbanshi peoples of
north-east India was “Patani” till the end of 20th century. Now it is used
sparingly by the females of rural areas. This “Patani” was the main dress of
“Behula” of Padma Puran fame; though she belonged to aristocratic family i.e.
daughter-in-law of Chand (Chandradhar) Sodagor – a chief of Pani-Koch of
ancient Kamrupa region. “LUFUN” is now being replaced by “Mekhala”, “Saree” and “Churidar
payjama” with the march of time. Indeed a careful study on the hymns of Rig Veda
composed under inspirations by the Seers (Rishi), who were deadly enemies of
the Pani Koch, would leave no room for doubt that the Panis were a powerful,
prosperous and civilized race. They were engaged in trade and commerce. In many
places of Rigveda the Vedic Rishees are found to express lamentations for fear of
the Panis, who were opposed to all kinds of sacrificial rites. According to
Yajurveda while the Aryans performing “Pitrimedha Yanga” (for propitiating the
spirits of the departed ancestors) the very first
hymns that has to be offered is “Opato Yong tu Ponoyo Omunna Devo Piyoboh”
(Vajasaneya Samhita 35.1). The meaning of this hymns is – “Be off the
disagreeable Panis who are enemies of the gods”. Many such instances can be
cited that the modern Koch, the decendents of the ancient Panis or Pani Koch,
were there at least in various parts of ancient India and Asia since Vedic and Pre-Vedic
age. From the ancient literatures of western world including Greek literature
written by historian like Herodotus of 5th century (450/B.C.) it can clearly
be proved that the Koch used to dominate even over the waters and sea-shores of Mediterranean sea. Babu
Nagendra Nath Vasu in his famous book “The Social History of Kamrup” dealt with
Pani Koch of East and West at different pages of 1st Chapter of Vol. 1 of above
book, first published in 1922 and first reprinted
in 1983 A.D. in three volumes. In this volume Babu N.N. Vasu has clearly said that
the Panis alias Pani-Koch alias the Phoenicians, described in the Vedas, as an
ancient race of trades whom the Vedic Aryans hated and regarded them as their
rivals. The Panis settled down on the eastern borders of India, after they had been
expelled from the western parts of the country by their more powerful opponents
– the Aryans. All traces of the existence of the Phoenicians who were the
originators of European civilization have been bottled out from the western
world. Col. Delton in his book “Ethology of Bengal” at page 92 clearly said
about the Koch – “They assumed the name of Pani Koch to distinguish themselves
from the hill neighbors, the Garos, with whom they were often confounded in consequence
of the similarity of their manners, and customs; but their religion and
language resemble rather those of the Rabhas then the Garos.” Earlier in one of
my Assamese article entitled “Bismrito Otitor Rangoni” (Ray on the forgotton
past) much have been discussed on the Pani Koches of erstwhile Goalpara
district (created in 1822 A.D.) and this article was published at pages 1 to 8
in “Agloti” – Souvenir of 57thAnnual Session of Assam Sahitya Sabha
held from 19th to 22nd April, 1991 A.D. at Dudhnoi town (Goalpara district), Assam.
Koch Family
History
Koch Surname History
Summary
The last name Koch is an old lineage that has migrated all
across the world over the centuries, and as the Koch family has spread, it has
changed making its origin challenging to uncover. This Koch origins and history
page contains the contributed history of the Koch surname made up of
user-uploaded content from users like you. Koch family history has rich origins
whose details have been accumulated over the years by Koch family members.
Koch
History
The evolution of Koch starts with the origins of the surname.
Even in the earliest days of a name there are variations in that single name
simply because family names were infrequently written down that long ago.
Koch families have travelled around the world all throughout
history. It was common for a family name to change as it enters a new country
or language. As these families moved between countries and languages, the Koch
name may have changed with them.
Koch
country of origin
The nationality of Koch may be complicated to determine in cases
which country boundaries change over time, leaving the nation of origin
indeterminate. The original ethnicity of Koches may be difficult to determine
depending on whether the surname originated naturally and independently in
various locales; for example, in the case of surnames that are based on
professions, which can appear in multiple regions independently (such as the
name "Carpenter" which was given to woodworkers).
Meaning
of the last name Koch
The meaning of Koch come may come from a craft, such as the name
"Fisher" which was given to fishermen. Some of these craft-based
surnames might be a profession in a different language. Because of this it
is useful to research the nationality of a name, and the languages used by it's
family members. Many western names like Koch originate from religious texts
such as the Bhagavadgītā.In many cases
these names relate to a religious phrase such as "From the ash tree".
Koch Genealogy
Famous
people named Koch
Nationality
and Ethnicity of Koch
We do not have a record of the primary
ethnicity of the name Koch. Many surnames travel around the world throughout
the ages, making their original nationality and ethnicity difficult to trace.
Koch
Relatives
·
Ambika
charanChaudhary Koch 16th August 1930-4th Dec,2011,(literature
Historical,Philosoper)Boigaigao,Assam
·
Tushar Sumbri Koch
10-10-1987 to 30-9-2012 present.(Philosoper soial thinker)Meghalaya,Noni para
Koch
Family Tree
More about the name Koch
Fun
facts about the Koch family
.Koch spelling variations
.Family names like
Koch change in their pronunciation and spelling as they travel across tribes,
family branches, and languages over generations. In the past, when few people
knew how
to write, names such as Koch were transcribed based on how they were
heard by a scribe when people's names were written in official records. This
could have led to misspellings of Koch Understanding spelling variations and alternate spellings of the Koch last name are
important to understanding the etymology of the name.
Ambika Charan Choudhury
Ambika Charan Choudhury (Assamese:
অম্বিকা চৰণ চৌধুৰী)
(August 16, 1930 – December 4, 2011) was a noted Assamese litterateur,
historian and activist from Bongaigaon in Assam.[1][2][3] Popularly
he is known as Kamataratna.[4]
Early life and education
Born on August 16, 1930 to a poor
family, Nareshwar Choudhury (father) and Kashiguri Devi (mother), in Borpara
village of Bongaigaon,
Ambika Charan Choudhury attended schooling in local Birjhara High school,
Bongaigaon. He obtained a graduate degree from Cotton College, Guwahati. After that he joined
government services at Shillong.
Later he changed several jobs and finally retired as Principal of Bongaigaon
Normal School.[4]
Social life
Choudhury always get
attached with many social and political organizations. He devoted most of his
life for the development and promotion of Rajbanshi language and culture, also
known as Goalpariya. He was an executive
member of Assam Xahitya Xabha, joint secretary of OBC Xahitya Xabha, secretary of undivided Goalpara District Xahitya Xabha, and secretary of Koch-Rajbanshi Sanmilany. He was
also founder of many educational institutions in western Assam. Choudhury was
leading the popular demand for Schedule Tribe status to the Koch-Rajbangshi
community since 1958.[2][5] He was actively involved with the Sanmilita Jatiya Abhibartan, which
is facilitating the peace process between Government of India and the moderate wing of
the rebel group ULFA.
He died on December 4, 2011
in a road mishap at Tetultola near Kamakhyaguri in West Bengal.[6][7] He left behind his wife, three daughters and two sons.
Literary works
Ambika Choudhury started
his major literary journey through Ratnapeethot Ebhumiki, a book
written in 1961. He wrote columns regularly in Ramdhenujournal published from Guwahati. He had written more than 123 valuable articles and 29 books
mostly on the Rajbangshi language and culture.[3][4]Koch-Rajbanshi Jatir
Itihakh aru Sanskriti, Kamatapurot Mohapurush
Sreemanta Sankardev, Xantirdut Hajrat Mohammad, The Koches Around the World, Koch-Rajbanshies betrayed, Biswabir Chila Roy Sahitya Pratibha, Rani Abhayeswari and Bijni Rajyar Itibritta are some of his notable
books written in Assamese and English.
[Awards
and honours
Choudhury was a recipient
of Bir
Chilarai award, instituted by the Government of Assam. He was regarded the
backbone of Koch-Rajbanshi language movement and was conferred the title of Kamataratna by many cultural and
literary organizations
References
1.
^ People gather for last glimpse of Ambika Charan Choudhury, The Sentinel, Guwahati, India, Dec
6, 2011.
2.
^ a b Historian
Ambika Charan Choudhury dies in accident, Dy365 News Channel, Guwahati,
India, Dec 7, 2011.
·
Early life and education
·
Born on August 16, 1930 to a poor family, Nareshwar Choudhury
(father) and Kashiguri Devi (mother), in Borpara village of Bongaigaon, Ambika Charan Choudhury attended schooling in
local Birjhara High school, Bongaigaon. He obtained a graduate degree from Cotton College, Guwahati. After that
he joined government services at Shillong. Later he changed
several jobs and finally retired as Principal of Bongaigaon Normal School.[4]
·
Social life
·
Choudhury always get attached with many social and political
organizations. He devoted most of his life for the development and promotion of
Rajbanshi language and culture, also known as Goalpariya. He was an executive member of Assam Xahitya Xabha, joint secretary of OBC
Xahitya Xabha, secretary of undivided Goalpara District Xahitya Xabha, and secretary of Koch-Rajbanshi
Sanmilany. He was also founder of many educational institutions in western
Assam. Choudhury was leading the popular demand for Schedule Tribe status to
the Koch-Rajbangshi community since 1958.[2][5] He was actively involved with the Sanmilita Jatiya
Abhibartan, which is facilitating the peace process between Government of India and the moderate wing of
the rebel group ULFA.
·
He died on December 4, 2011 in a road mishap at Tetultola near
Kamakhyaguri in West Bengal.[6][7] He left behind his wife, three daughters and two
sons.
·
Ambika Choudhury started his major literary journey through Ratnapeethot Ebhumiki, a book written in 1961.
He wrote columns regularly in Ramdhenujournal published from Guwahati. He had written more than 123 valuable articles
and 29 books mostly on the Rajbangshi language and culture.[3][4]Koch-Rajbanshi Jatir Itihakh aru Sanskriti, Kamatapurot Mohapurush
Sreemanta Sankardev, Xantirdut Hajrat Mohammad, The Koches Around the World, Koch-Rajbanshies betrayed, Biswabir Chila Roy Sahitya Pratibha, Rani Abhayeswari and
Bijni Rajyar Itibritta are some of his notable books written in Assamese and English.
·
Awards and honours
·
Choudhury was a recipient of Bir Chilarai award, instituted by the Government of Assam. He
was regarded the backbone of Koch-Rajbanshi language movement and was conferred
the title of Kamataratna by many cultural and literary organizations.[3]
7.
AmbikaCharanChoudhuryKoch
Born
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Died
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Resting
place
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Bongaigaon
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Occupation
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School
Principal
Writer Historian Activist |
Language
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Nationality
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Indian
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Ethnicity
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koch
rajbonshi
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Citizenship
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Indian
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Education
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Alma
mater
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Literary
movement
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Koch-Rajbanshi
language and culture
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Notable
work(s)
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Ratnapeethot
Ebhumiki , Koch Rajbongshi janagosthi Itihax and Sanskriti(20110 ,Sangram
Singha Mahabir Chilarai ,(1983)The Koche around the world(1991) Kamotapurot
Mahapurush Sri Manta Sankardev(1982)
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Notable
award(s)
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1994:
Assam Government Literary Pension
2003: Mahendra Nath Karan Award 2008: Bir Chilarai Award |
Spouse(s)
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Kuldabala
Choudhury
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Children
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Two
son (Dr.Bidyut Bikash choudhury ,Pradyut Prakash Choudhury),Three
daughter(Rupanjali Devi.,Nabanita Chou
dhury and Susmita Choudhury)
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