The Islamic Settlement in Assam and its Early History: A Critical Study

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Mirza Abdur Rohim Mollah Abstract: Assam, a state of India is located in one of the greatest routes of human migration of almost all the principal human races from the hoary past. People professing Islam migrated to this land in different times for different reasons. The religion propagated by Prophet Hazrat Mahammad (570 AD-632 AD) is known as “Islam” enjoyed popularity and spread rapidly in different parts of the world. The state is also not an exception to it. Assam is a multi-coloured state which saw its reach diversity in religion and culture and forms a distinct and interesting identity in the history and heritage of India. Islam is inextricable from its culture, economy and society. In Assam, while Hinduism accounts for the majority of the population, the Islamic people constitute the second largest religious minority group. The Muslims of Assam have been playing a very significant and positive role in the formation and development of the Assamese culture and society. Key-words: Migration, Muslims, Assamese, History. Click here to print/download PDF of this research paper Assam, a North Eastern province of India lies in between the latitudes 28018’ and 240 North and Longitudes 89046’ and 9704’ East. She is located in one of the greatest routes of human migration. Assam saw the migration of almost all principal human races from hoary past. 1 People professing Islam immigrated to this land in different times and for different reasons. The religion propagated by Prophet H...