Prof. Nirode Boruah

Professor, Department of History

Profile

Education:

  1. Bachelor’s Degree: Doom Dooma College, Dibrugarh University
  2. Master’s Degree: M.A. in History, Dibrugarh University
  3. Ph.D.: Ph.D, Gauhati University

Professional Experience:

Sl.No.

Post

Organization/ University

Duration

From (To)

To (Date)

1.

Professor

Department of History, Dibrugarh University

01/08/2012

Till Date

2.

Professor, Siu-Ka-Pha Chair

Department of History, Dibrugarh University

2020 (March)

Till Date

3.

Dean, Student Affairs

Dibrugarh University

01/06/2019

31/05/2022

4.

Head, Deptt. of History

Dibrugarh University

03/06/2022

Till Date

5.

Chairperson (Director i/c)

Radio Gyanmalinee, the Community Radio Station, Dibrugarh University

2018

Till Date

6.

Director i/c

Educational Multimedia Research Centre (EMRC), Dibrugarh University

19/08/2021

Till Date

7.

Director

Directorate of Distance Education, Dibrugarh University

7/03/2013

01/12/2015

8.

Director i/c

Directorate of Distance Education, Dibrugarh University

2/01/2012

6/03/2013

9.

Director i/c

Educational Multimedia Research Centre (EMRC), Dibrugarh University

2012

2015

10.

Dy. Director

Directorate of Distance Education, Dibrugarh University

17/11/2011

7/03/2013

11.

Associate Professor

Department of History, Dibrugarh University

01/05/2008

1/08/2012

12.

Assistant Professor

Department of History, Dibrugarh University

01/05/2005

1/05/2008

13.

Assistant Professor

Department of History, R.G. Baruah College

1/05/1991

30/04/2005

14.

Assistant Professor

Department of History, Sibsagar College

01/12/1990

30/04/1991

Areas of Interest/ Specialization:

  • History of Ancient & Medieval Assam, Socio-Political History North-East India, Art & Archaeology, Ethno-History

Research Project Submitted/Completed

  1. Historical Geography of Early Assam, from the Inscriptions, UGC sponsored under MRP scheme.
  2. Compilation of Moran Janagosthir Buranjee, State Government Sponsored (Rs. 27 lakhs)
  3. On-Going Research Projects:
  1. The Tais of North-East India: A Study in Historical and Ethno-Cultural Perspective, Under Siu-Ka-Pha Chair, Dibrugarh University
  2. Developing Natural Language Processing (NLP) Software for the Tai Languages of Northeast India, Under Siu-Ka-Pha Chair, Dibrugarh University

Research Experience: 18yrs. (excluding the research period for Ph.D. Degree)

Research (as Supervisor)/Teaching Experience

  1. Ph.D.: 16 (9 Awarded)
  2. M.Phil.: 11 (awarded),
  3. Teaching Experience: 28yrs.

Seminars and Conferences Attended with Papers:

International:

  1. 9th Annual International Conference on History: from Ancient to Modern, From 1–4 August 2011, Athens Institute for Education and Research, Athens, Greece
  2. Mapping the Early Settlements of Assam, International Seminar on River, Society and Sustainable Development, Dibrugarh University, Assam

National:

  1. Annual Conference of North East India History Association, 20th Session, Dibrugarh University
  2. Annual Conference of North East India History Association, 22nd Session, Tezpur
  3. Annual Conference of Indian History Congress, Calcutta Session, 2000-01
  4. Annual Conference of Indian History Congress, Bhupal Session, 2001-02
  5. Annual Conference of Indian History Congress, Amritsar Session, 2002-03
  6. Annual Conference of Indian History Congress, 64th Session, Mysore, 2003
  7. Annual Conference of East India History Association, 24th Session, Gauhati University
  8. Annual Conference of North East India History Association, 25th Session, NEHU, Shillong
  9. Annual Conference of Indian History Congress, Berailly Session, 2004
  10. National Seminar on State Formation, Dept. of History, NEHU, Shillong
  11. Annual Conference of North East India History Association, Kokrajhar Campus, Gauhati University, 2005
  12. Annual Conference of Indian History Congress, Visva Bharati, Santiniketan, West-Bengal, 2005
  13. Seminar organized by Sri Sri Aniruddhadeva Chair, Dept. of History, Dibrugarh University
  14. UGC Sponsored Seminar, R.G. Baruah College, Guwahati
  15. Annual Conference of Indian History Congress, Farook College, Calicut, Kerala, 2006-7
  16. Annual Conference of Indian History Congress, Delhi University, Delhi, 2007-8
  17. Annual Conference of North East India History Association, Goalpara Session, Goalpara College, 2007.
  18. National Seminar on Cultural Heritage of Ethnic Groups of North East India, Dept. of Assamese, Dibrugarh University, 22nd- 23rd February, 2008
  19. Annual Conference of North East India History Association, 29th Session, Dibrugarh University, 2008
  20. Annual Conference of Indian History Congress, Kannur University, Kerala, 2008-09
  21. Annual Conference of North East India History Association, 30th Session, Nagaon, 2009
  22. Annual Conference of Indian History Congress, 71st Session, Malda, West Bengal, 2010-11

Academic Activities Related to Distance Education

  1. No. of Workshop/Induction Programme on Distance Education attended as Resource Person : 6
  2. No. of Workshop on Distance Education attended as Participant:

         : 2 (at IGNOU, New Delhi)
         : 1 (Shillong Reional Centre, IGNOU)
         : 1 (Tripura University, DDE, Agartala Reional Centre, IGNOU)
         : 1 (DDE, Dibrugarh University)

Workshops Attended:
As Resource Person :

  1. DEC Sponsored Workshop on Counseling and Evaluation in Distance Learning held in the DDE, Dibrugarh University.
  2. DEC Sponsored Workshop on Pre and Post-Admission Counseling in Distance Learning held in the DDE, Dibrugarh University.
  3. INDUCTION PROGRAMME, DDE, Dibrugarh University
  4. DEC Sponsored 3 days Workshop on Self-Learning Materials in Distance Learning held in the DDE, Dibrugarh University.
  5. DEC Sponsored 1day Orientation Programme on Open and Distance Learning held in the DDE, Dibrugarh University.
  6. Workshop on Development of Self Instructional Package in Social Science (History) for Upper Primary Teachers Based on NCF 2005 and NCERT text Books for KVS, NVS and CBSC affiliated Schools of North-East Region, NERIE (NCERT) Shillong
  7. Workshop on Development of Self Instructional Package in History for Senior Secondary Teachers of North East Region to Handle New Text Books developed by NCERT, NERIE (NCERT) Shillong

As Participants:

  1. ‘National Workshop on Development of Self-Learning Materials for Distance and Online Learning’, from August 28- September 2, 2006, STRIDE, IGNOU, New Delhi.
  2. ‘National Workshop on Training of Academic Counsellors for ODL System’, from May 12 to 26, 2007, STRIDE IGNOU, New Delhi.
  3. ‘Researching Distance and Online Learning’, from September 17 to 19, 2007, at IGNOU Regional Centre, Shillong, Organized by STRIDE in collaboration with EDUNEP Unit, IGNOU.
  4. Workshop on SIM Format Editing and Academic Counselling, held in Dibrugarh Univerasity from February 12 to 14, 2007.
  5. Workshop on Open and Distance Learning (ODL) in North East India: Issues and Challenges, from January 18 to 19, 2008, DDE, Tripura University and IGNOU Regional Centre, Agartala.
  6. Roundtable-Cum-Workshop on the Challenges of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) in the North East Region (NER), Directorate of Distance Education, Tripura University, Sponsored by Distance Education Council (DEC), New Delhi, May, 2010

DESIGNING OF COURSE AND CURRICULA
One of the members of the Body prepared the design of courses and curricula of :

  1. MA in History, Dibrugarh University
  2. M.Phil in History, Dibrugarh University

Ph.D Scholars:

Sl. No.

Name

Topic

Status

1.

Nirmal Jyoti Konwar

History and Management of the Temples of Upper Assam. (from the 16th to the 20th century A.D.)

Awarded

2.

Lakhinanadan Bora

Tools, Technology and the LabourProcess : Understanding Social Formation in Pre-Colonial Assam

Awarded

3.

Rashmi Rekha Bhuyan

Understanding the Kalika Purana in Historical Perspective: A Study in Society, Religion and Culture of Early Assam

Awarded

4.

Pranjal Borah

A Paradigm of Change and Continuity : A Socio Historical Critique of Woman Protagonists in Contemporary Hindi and Assamese Cinema

Awarded

5

Sonaram Kalita

Polity and Society in Medieval Assam:(From the 13th to the 16th century AD)

 Awarded

6

Manash Mazumdar

Social Formation in Early Assam ( From the Earlieast Times to the 13th Century AD)

 Awarded

7

Vidyananda Barkakaty

A Study of the School Dropout in the Secondary Level of Education among the Tea Garden Labourers of Sivasagar and Jorhat Districts of Assam (1980 to 2000)

 Awarded

8

Swapna Kakati

Archaeology of Northern Bank of Upper Brahmaputra Valley: A Study of Monuments, Sites and Ancient Remains

Awarded

9

Juri Saikia(Co-Guide)

Vaishnavism among the Sonowal Kacharis of Assam

Awarded

10

Jyotimonjuri Kalita

Social History of Clothing in Assam

Ongoing

11

Rubul Khatoniar

Vaishnava Monasteries in Assam: Bengenaati Satra in Historical Perspective (1673-2000)

Ongoing

12

Probha Rani Das

Change and Continuity of Society and Culture of the Kaivartas of Assam in the Post Colonial Period: Special Reference to the Kaivartas of Sivasagar District

Ongoing

13

Sumi Phukan (Co-Guide)

An Analytical Study of the Raga Sangit of Assam as Developed with Sattriya Identites

Ongoing

14

Debasis Gogoi

Photographs as Narratives in the Socio-Political History of Assam: 1874AD to 1985

Ongoing

15

Namrata Kakati

Myth, Legends and State Formation in Ancient and Medieval Assam

Ongoing

16

Basanta Phukan

Dynamics of manuscript Culture in Assam: A Study of Tai Ahom Manuscripts in Historical Perspective

Ongoing

 

M. Phil Awarded:

Sl. No.

Name

Topic

1.

Probha Rani Das

The Kaivartas of Sivasagar District, A Study of Their Social and Cultural Life

2.

Manab Jyoti Neog

Buddhism in Assam: Its Impact on Society and Culture of the Brahmaputra Valley till 16th Century AD

3.

Nirmal Jyoti Konwar

Temple Management During the Ahom Period with Special reference to the Golaghat and Sivasagar Districts

4.

Jahnabi Bardoloi

Socio-Religious Beliefs and Changes in Ancient Assam (from the 4th to the 12th Century AD)

5

Lakhinandan Bora

Vaisnavism in Pre-Sankaradeva Assam:Its Forms and Practices

6

Ankita Kalita

Museum and Documentation of History: Assam mState Museum, Guwahati

7

Biswajit Sonowal

The Sonowal Kacharis, Autonomy Movement (1994-2005)

8

Chitralekha Phukan

Malinithan : A Study in Historical Perspective

9

Gautam Sarmah

The Jiadhal River and its Impact on Dhemaji District

10

Ankita Kashyap

Society and Religion of Dergaon with Special Reference to the Negheriting Temple : A Study in Historical Perspective

11

Ananya Dihingia

Inscriptions of Ancient Assam: A Study of Its Socio-Cultural and Political Aspects

Publications

Publications and Other Academic Activities:

Book:

  1. Early Assam, State Formation, Political Centres, Cultural Zones, Spectrum Publication, Delhi, Guwahati, 2007
  2. Historical Geography of Early Assam, DVS Publication, Guwahati, 2010
  3. Vocationalisation of Highier Education, A collection of Articles,(edited), Guwahati, 2003
  4. Asomar Itihas, Co-Author, (A text book for Degree Level Students of Gauhati & Dibrugarh University,) K.M. Publishing, Guwahati, 2004, 2nd edition, 2007
  5. Prachin Bharatar Itihas, Co-Author, (A text book for Degree Level Students of Gauhati & Dibrugarh University,) K.M. Publishing, Guwahati, 2005

Research Paper Published:

  1. ‘Hatappesvara – The Capital City of Ancient Assam’, Journal of Historical Research, Vol. X, 2000, Dibrugarh University
  2. ‘In Search of New States in Early Assam’, Proceedings of North East India History Association, 20th Session, Dibrugarh University
  3. ‘Karnasuvarna – The Jayaskandhavara of Bhaskaravarman’, Journal of Historical Research, Vol. XI, 2001, Dibrugarh University
  4. ‘Barpathar-Dubarani, A cultural Zone of Ancient Assam’, Proceedings of North East India History Association, 22nd Session, Tezpur
  5. ‘The Kingdom of Doiyang-Dhansiri Valley of Assam’, Proceedings of Indian History Congress, Calcutta Session, 2000-01,
  6. ‘The Kingdom of Kapili Valley of Assam’, Proceedings of Indian History Congress, Bhupal Session, 2001-02,
  7. ‘Kamarupanagara – The Capital City of Early Assam’, Proceedings of Indian History Congress, Amritsar Session, 2002-03,
  8. ‘Sri Durjaya – The Capital City of Ancient Assam’, Journal of Historical Research, Vol. XIV, 2004, Dibrugarh University
  9. ‘Sunitapura, A cultural Zone of Early Assam’, Proceedings of North East India History Association, 24th Session, Gauhati University
  10. ‘Pragjyotisapura – The Capital City of Early Assam’, Proceedings of Indian History Congress, 64th Session, Mysore, 2003,
  11. ‘Goalpara, A cultural Zone of Early Assam’, Brahmaputra Becons, Souvenir, 2nd International Conference on Brahmaputra Civilization, Goalpara, 2005
  12. ‘Nagaon-Davaka, A cultural Zone of Early Assam’, Proceedings of North East India History Association, 25th Session, NEHU, Shillong
  13. ‘Pragjyotisapura – A cultural Zone of Early Assam’, Proceedings of Indian History Congress, Berailly Session, 2004,
  14. Prachin Rajdhani Durjoynagar aru Guwahati, Pragjyoti, Souvenir, 52nd Annual Conference, Assam College Teachers’ Association, Guwahati, 2004
  15. ‘Cultural Variations and Social Formation of Early Assam’, Proceedings of North East India History Association, Kokrajhar Session, Gauhati University, 2005
  16. ‘Historical-Geography of Early Assam as Reflected in the Land Grant Inscriptions’, Journal of Historical Research, Vol. XV, 2006, Dibrugarh University
  17. ‘Urbanization in Early Assam: A Study in Theoretical Aspects’, Proceedings of Indian History Congress, Calicut Session, 2006-07,
  18. ‘Historical Geography of Early Assam ― Some Methodological Issues’, Proceedings of North East India History Association, XXVIII Session, Goalpara, 2007.
  19. ‘Early-State Formation in the Brahmaputra Valley of Assam’, Journal of Political and Socio-economic Research, Vol. 1 Jan-June 2008, Department of Political Science, Tripura University, Tripura
  20. ‘Rivers and Riverine Settlements: Interface of Environment and Emerging Agrarian Society in Early Assam’, Proceedings of Indian History Congress, Delhi University, Delhi, 2007
  21. Historical Geography of Early India: A Historiographical Survey, Journal of Historical Research, Vol. XIX, 2009, Dibrugarh University
  22. The Geography of Pragjyotisha-Kamarupa: A Study in Historiography, Proceedings of North East India History Association, XXIX Session, Dibrugarh University, 2008.
  23. ‘Sanskritization and Detribalization in Early Assam: Some Geographical Aspects’, 69th Session of Indian History Congress, Kannur University, Kerala
  24. ‘Ksatriyaization’, Various Modes of Legitimation and Social Change in Early Assam, NEHU Journal, 2010, ISSN 0972-8406
  25. The Geographical Movements, Power Centres and the States: Understanding the Political mapping of the Ruling Dynasties of Ancient Assam, Proceedings of Indian History Congress, 71st Session, Malda, West Bengal, 2010-11
  26. ‘Early-State Formation in the Kapili Valley of Assam’, National Seminar on State Formation, Dept. of History, NEHU, Shillong

Paper Accepted for Publication:

  1. Mapping the Trajectory of Religious Beliefs in Early Assam, National Seminar on Religious Beliefs in the Northeast India: Structure and Institutions, Sponsored by MAKAI, Kolkata, Dept. of History, Dibrugarh University.
  2. ‘Sanskritic Bhinnata aru Prachin Asomar Barerahania Sanskritiloi yar Avadan’, National Seminar on Cultural Heritage of Ethnic Groups of North East India, Dept. of Assamese, Dibrugarh University, 2008
  3. Gandhian Perspective on Communalism and Approach to Communal Harmony in India, 9th Annual International Conference on History: from Ancient to Modern, From 1–4 August 2011, Athens Institute for Education and Research, Athens, Greece

Articles in Assamese:

  1. ‘Rajahua Jivanat Prachin Bharatiya Narir Bhumika, Gariyasi’, June, 2000
  2. ‘Prachin Asomat Natun Rajyar Sandhan’, Gariyasi, January, 2001
  3. Hatappesvara, Prachin Asomar Rajdhani, Gariyasi, November, 2001
  4. ‘Pragjyotisapura, Prachin Asomar Rajdhani’, Souvenir, Siver Jubilee Celebration, R.G. Baruah College, Guwahati, 2004.
  5. ‘Prachin Asomat Nagarayan’, Bhasa Sahitya Sanskriti Veethika, ed. Dr. Lakhi Hazarika, Ank-Bank, Guwahati, 2011, ISBN: 978-9380454412
  6. ‘Itihaser Padachinhe Sivasagar’, Desher Khabar, Guwahati, November, 2008
Profile

Profile

Education:

  1. Bachelor’s Degree: Doom Dooma College, Dibrugarh University
  2. Master’s Degree: M.A. in History, Dibrugarh University
  3. Ph.D.: Ph.D, Gauhati University

Professional Experience:

Sl.No.

Post

Organization/ University

Duration

From (To)

To (Date)

1.

Professor

Department of History, Dibrugarh University

01/08/2012

Till Date

2.

Professor, Siu-Ka-Pha Chair

Department of History, Dibrugarh University

2020 (March)

Till Date

3.

Dean, Student Affairs

Dibrugarh University

01/06/2019

31/05/2022

4.

Head, Deptt. of History

Dibrugarh University

03/06/2022

Till Date

5.

Chairperson (Director i/c)

Radio Gyanmalinee, the Community Radio Station, Dibrugarh University

2018

Till Date

6.

Director i/c

Educational Multimedia Research Centre (EMRC), Dibrugarh University

19/08/2021

Till Date

7.

Director

Directorate of Distance Education, Dibrugarh University

7/03/2013

01/12/2015

8.

Director i/c

Directorate of Distance Education, Dibrugarh University

2/01/2012

6/03/2013

9.

Director i/c

Educational Multimedia Research Centre (EMRC), Dibrugarh University

2012

2015

10.

Dy. Director

Directorate of Distance Education, Dibrugarh University

17/11/2011

7/03/2013

11.

Associate Professor

Department of History, Dibrugarh University

01/05/2008

1/08/2012

12.

Assistant Professor

Department of History, Dibrugarh University

01/05/2005

1/05/2008

13.

Assistant Professor

Department of History, R.G. Baruah College

1/05/1991

30/04/2005

14.

Assistant Professor

Department of History, Sibsagar College

01/12/1990

30/04/1991

Areas of Interest/ Specialization:

  • History of Ancient & Medieval Assam, Socio-Political History North-East India, Art & Archaeology, Ethno-History

Research Project Submitted/Completed

  1. Historical Geography of Early Assam, from the Inscriptions, UGC sponsored under MRP scheme.
  2. Compilation of Moran Janagosthir Buranjee, State Government Sponsored (Rs. 27 lakhs)
  3. On-Going Research Projects:
  1. The Tais of North-East India: A Study in Historical and Ethno-Cultural Perspective, Under Siu-Ka-Pha Chair, Dibrugarh University
  2. Developing Natural Language Processing (NLP) Software for the Tai Languages of Northeast India, Under Siu-Ka-Pha Chair, Dibrugarh University

Research Experience: 18yrs. (excluding the research period for Ph.D. Degree)

Research (as Supervisor)/Teaching Experience

  1. Ph.D.: 16 (9 Awarded)
  2. M.Phil.: 11 (awarded),
  3. Teaching Experience: 28yrs.

Seminars and Conferences Attended with Papers:

International:

  1. 9th Annual International Conference on History: from Ancient to Modern, From 1–4 August 2011, Athens Institute for Education and Research, Athens, Greece
  2. Mapping the Early Settlements of Assam, International Seminar on River, Society and Sustainable Development, Dibrugarh University, Assam

National:

  1. Annual Conference of North East India History Association, 20th Session, Dibrugarh University
  2. Annual Conference of North East India History Association, 22nd Session, Tezpur
  3. Annual Conference of Indian History Congress, Calcutta Session, 2000-01
  4. Annual Conference of Indian History Congress, Bhupal Session, 2001-02
  5. Annual Conference of Indian History Congress, Amritsar Session, 2002-03
  6. Annual Conference of Indian History Congress, 64th Session, Mysore, 2003
  7. Annual Conference of East India History Association, 24th Session, Gauhati University
  8. Annual Conference of North East India History Association, 25th Session, NEHU, Shillong
  9. Annual Conference of Indian History Congress, Berailly Session, 2004
  10. National Seminar on State Formation, Dept. of History, NEHU, Shillong
  11. Annual Conference of North East India History Association, Kokrajhar Campus, Gauhati University, 2005
  12. Annual Conference of Indian History Congress, Visva Bharati, Santiniketan, West-Bengal, 2005
  13. Seminar organized by Sri Sri Aniruddhadeva Chair, Dept. of History, Dibrugarh University
  14. UGC Sponsored Seminar, R.G. Baruah College, Guwahati
  15. Annual Conference of Indian History Congress, Farook College, Calicut, Kerala, 2006-7
  16. Annual Conference of Indian History Congress, Delhi University, Delhi, 2007-8
  17. Annual Conference of North East India History Association, Goalpara Session, Goalpara College, 2007.
  18. National Seminar on Cultural Heritage of Ethnic Groups of North East India, Dept. of Assamese, Dibrugarh University, 22nd- 23rd February, 2008
  19. Annual Conference of North East India History Association, 29th Session, Dibrugarh University, 2008
  20. Annual Conference of Indian History Congress, Kannur University, Kerala, 2008-09
  21. Annual Conference of North East India History Association, 30th Session, Nagaon, 2009
  22. Annual Conference of Indian History Congress, 71st Session, Malda, West Bengal, 2010-11

Academic Activities Related to Distance Education

  1. No. of Workshop/Induction Programme on Distance Education attended as Resource Person : 6
  2. No. of Workshop on Distance Education attended as Participant:

         : 2 (at IGNOU, New Delhi)
         : 1 (Shillong Reional Centre, IGNOU)
         : 1 (Tripura University, DDE, Agartala Reional Centre, IGNOU)
         : 1 (DDE, Dibrugarh University)

Workshops Attended:
As Resource Person :

  1. DEC Sponsored Workshop on Counseling and Evaluation in Distance Learning held in the DDE, Dibrugarh University.
  2. DEC Sponsored Workshop on Pre and Post-Admission Counseling in Distance Learning held in the DDE, Dibrugarh University.
  3. INDUCTION PROGRAMME, DDE, Dibrugarh University
  4. DEC Sponsored 3 days Workshop on Self-Learning Materials in Distance Learning held in the DDE, Dibrugarh University.
  5. DEC Sponsored 1day Orientation Programme on Open and Distance Learning held in the DDE, Dibrugarh University.
  6. Workshop on Development of Self Instructional Package in Social Science (History) for Upper Primary Teachers Based on NCF 2005 and NCERT text Books for KVS, NVS and CBSC affiliated Schools of North-East Region, NERIE (NCERT) Shillong
  7. Workshop on Development of Self Instructional Package in History for Senior Secondary Teachers of North East Region to Handle New Text Books developed by NCERT, NERIE (NCERT) Shillong

As Participants:

  1. ‘National Workshop on Development of Self-Learning Materials for Distance and Online Learning’, from August 28- September 2, 2006, STRIDE, IGNOU, New Delhi.
  2. ‘National Workshop on Training of Academic Counsellors for ODL System’, from May 12 to 26, 2007, STRIDE IGNOU, New Delhi.
  3. ‘Researching Distance and Online Learning’, from September 17 to 19, 2007, at IGNOU Regional Centre, Shillong, Organized by STRIDE in collaboration with EDUNEP Unit, IGNOU.
  4. Workshop on SIM Format Editing and Academic Counselling, held in Dibrugarh Univerasity from February 12 to 14, 2007.
  5. Workshop on Open and Distance Learning (ODL) in North East India: Issues and Challenges, from January 18 to 19, 2008, DDE, Tripura University and IGNOU Regional Centre, Agartala.
  6. Roundtable-Cum-Workshop on the Challenges of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) in the North East Region (NER), Directorate of Distance Education, Tripura University, Sponsored by Distance Education Council (DEC), New Delhi, May, 2010

DESIGNING OF COURSE AND CURRICULA
One of the members of the Body prepared the design of courses and curricula of :

  1. MA in History, Dibrugarh University
  2. M.Phil in History, Dibrugarh University

Ph.D Scholars:

Sl. No.

Name

Topic

Status

1.

Nirmal Jyoti Konwar

History and Management of the Temples of Upper Assam. (from the 16th to the 20th century A.D.)

Awarded

2.

Lakhinanadan Bora

Tools, Technology and the LabourProcess : Understanding Social Formation in Pre-Colonial Assam

Awarded

3.

Rashmi Rekha Bhuyan

Understanding the Kalika Purana in Historical Perspective: A Study in Society, Religion and Culture of Early Assam

Awarded

4.

Pranjal Borah

A Paradigm of Change and Continuity : A Socio Historical Critique of Woman Protagonists in Contemporary Hindi and Assamese Cinema

Awarded

5

Sonaram Kalita

Polity and Society in Medieval Assam:(From the 13th to the 16th century AD)

 Awarded

6

Manash Mazumdar

Social Formation in Early Assam ( From the Earlieast Times to the 13th Century AD)

 Awarded

7

Vidyananda Barkakaty

A Study of the School Dropout in the Secondary Level of Education among the Tea Garden Labourers of Sivasagar and Jorhat Districts of Assam (1980 to 2000)

 Awarded

8

Swapna Kakati

Archaeology of Northern Bank of Upper Brahmaputra Valley: A Study of Monuments, Sites and Ancient Remains

Awarded

9

Juri Saikia(Co-Guide)

Vaishnavism among the Sonowal Kacharis of Assam

Awarded

10

Jyotimonjuri Kalita

Social History of Clothing in Assam

Ongoing

11

Rubul Khatoniar

Vaishnava Monasteries in Assam: Bengenaati Satra in Historical Perspective (1673-2000)

Ongoing

12

Probha Rani Das

Change and Continuity of Society and Culture of the Kaivartas of Assam in the Post Colonial Period: Special Reference to the Kaivartas of Sivasagar District

Ongoing

13

Sumi Phukan (Co-Guide)

An Analytical Study of the Raga Sangit of Assam as Developed with Sattriya Identites

Ongoing

14

Debasis Gogoi

Photographs as Narratives in the Socio-Political History of Assam: 1874AD to 1985

Ongoing

15

Namrata Kakati

Myth, Legends and State Formation in Ancient and Medieval Assam

Ongoing

16

Basanta Phukan

Dynamics of manuscript Culture in Assam: A Study of Tai Ahom Manuscripts in Historical Perspective

Ongoing

 

M. Phil Awarded:

Sl. No.

Name

Topic

1.

Probha Rani Das

The Kaivartas of Sivasagar District, A Study of Their Social and Cultural Life

2.

Manab Jyoti Neog

Buddhism in Assam: Its Impact on Society and Culture of the Brahmaputra Valley till 16th Century AD

3.

Nirmal Jyoti Konwar

Temple Management During the Ahom Period with Special reference to the Golaghat and Sivasagar Districts

4.

Jahnabi Bardoloi

Socio-Religious Beliefs and Changes in Ancient Assam (from the 4th to the 12th Century AD)

5

Lakhinandan Bora

Vaisnavism in Pre-Sankaradeva Assam:Its Forms and Practices

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Ankita Kalita

Museum and Documentation of History: Assam mState Museum, Guwahati

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Biswajit Sonowal

The Sonowal Kacharis, Autonomy Movement (1994-2005)

8

Chitralekha Phukan

Malinithan : A Study in Historical Perspective

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Gautam Sarmah

The Jiadhal River and its Impact on Dhemaji District

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Ankita Kashyap

Society and Religion of Dergaon with Special Reference to the Negheriting Temple : A Study in Historical Perspective

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Ananya Dihingia

Inscriptions of Ancient Assam: A Study of Its Socio-Cultural and Political Aspects

Publications

Publications

 

Publications and Other Academic Activities:

Book:

  1. Early Assam, State Formation, Political Centres, Cultural Zones, Spectrum Publication, Delhi, Guwahati, 2007
  2. Historical Geography of Early Assam, DVS Publication, Guwahati, 2010
  3. Vocationalisation of Highier Education, A collection of Articles,(edited), Guwahati, 2003
  4. Asomar Itihas, Co-Author, (A text book for Degree Level Students of Gauhati & Dibrugarh University,) K.M. Publishing, Guwahati, 2004, 2nd edition, 2007
  5. Prachin Bharatar Itihas, Co-Author, (A text book for Degree Level Students of Gauhati & Dibrugarh University,) K.M. Publishing, Guwahati, 2005

Research Paper Published:

  1. ‘Hatappesvara – The Capital City of Ancient Assam’, Journal of Historical Research, Vol. X, 2000, Dibrugarh University
  2. ‘In Search of New States in Early Assam’, Proceedings of North East India History Association, 20th Session, Dibrugarh University
  3. ‘Karnasuvarna – The Jayaskandhavara of Bhaskaravarman’, Journal of Historical Research, Vol. XI, 2001, Dibrugarh University
  4. ‘Barpathar-Dubarani, A cultural Zone of Ancient Assam’, Proceedings of North East India History Association, 22nd Session, Tezpur
  5. ‘The Kingdom of Doiyang-Dhansiri Valley of Assam’, Proceedings of Indian History Congress, Calcutta Session, 2000-01,
  6. ‘The Kingdom of Kapili Valley of Assam’, Proceedings of Indian History Congress, Bhupal Session, 2001-02,
  7. ‘Kamarupanagara – The Capital City of Early Assam’, Proceedings of Indian History Congress, Amritsar Session, 2002-03,
  8. ‘Sri Durjaya – The Capital City of Ancient Assam’, Journal of Historical Research, Vol. XIV, 2004, Dibrugarh University
  9. ‘Sunitapura, A cultural Zone of Early Assam’, Proceedings of North East India History Association, 24th Session, Gauhati University
  10. ‘Pragjyotisapura – The Capital City of Early Assam’, Proceedings of Indian History Congress, 64th Session, Mysore, 2003,
  11. ‘Goalpara, A cultural Zone of Early Assam’, Brahmaputra Becons, Souvenir, 2nd International Conference on Brahmaputra Civilization, Goalpara, 2005
  12. ‘Nagaon-Davaka, A cultural Zone of Early Assam’, Proceedings of North East India History Association, 25th Session, NEHU, Shillong
  13. ‘Pragjyotisapura – A cultural Zone of Early Assam’, Proceedings of Indian History Congress, Berailly Session, 2004,
  14. Prachin Rajdhani Durjoynagar aru Guwahati, Pragjyoti, Souvenir, 52nd Annual Conference, Assam College Teachers’ Association, Guwahati, 2004
  15. ‘Cultural Variations and Social Formation of Early Assam’, Proceedings of North East India History Association, Kokrajhar Session, Gauhati University, 2005
  16. ‘Historical-Geography of Early Assam as Reflected in the Land Grant Inscriptions’, Journal of Historical Research, Vol. XV, 2006, Dibrugarh University
  17. ‘Urbanization in Early Assam: A Study in Theoretical Aspects’, Proceedings of Indian History Congress, Calicut Session, 2006-07,
  18. ‘Historical Geography of Early Assam ― Some Methodological Issues’, Proceedings of North East India History Association, XXVIII Session, Goalpara, 2007.
  19. ‘Early-State Formation in the Brahmaputra Valley of Assam’, Journal of Political and Socio-economic Research, Vol. 1 Jan-June 2008, Department of Political Science, Tripura University, Tripura
  20. ‘Rivers and Riverine Settlements: Interface of Environment and Emerging Agrarian Society in Early Assam’, Proceedings of Indian History Congress, Delhi University, Delhi, 2007
  21. Historical Geography of Early India: A Historiographical Survey, Journal of Historical Research, Vol. XIX, 2009, Dibrugarh University
  22. The Geography of Pragjyotisha-Kamarupa: A Study in Historiography, Proceedings of North East India History Association, XXIX Session, Dibrugarh University, 2008.
  23. ‘Sanskritization and Detribalization in Early Assam: Some Geographical Aspects’, 69th Session of Indian History Congress, Kannur University, Kerala
  24. ‘Ksatriyaization’, Various Modes of Legitimation and Social Change in Early Assam, NEHU Journal, 2010, ISSN 0972-8406
  25. The Geographical Movements, Power Centres and the States: Understanding the Political mapping of the Ruling Dynasties of Ancient Assam, Proceedings of Indian History Congress, 71st Session, Malda, West Bengal, 2010-11
  26. ‘Early-State Formation in the Kapili Valley of Assam’, National Seminar on State Formation, Dept. of History, NEHU, Shillong

Paper Accepted for Publication:

  1. Mapping the Trajectory of Religious Beliefs in Early Assam, National Seminar on Religious Beliefs in the Northeast India: Structure and Institutions, Sponsored by MAKAI, Kolkata, Dept. of History, Dibrugarh University.
  2. ‘Sanskritic Bhinnata aru Prachin Asomar Barerahania Sanskritiloi yar Avadan’, National Seminar on Cultural Heritage of Ethnic Groups of North East India, Dept. of Assamese, Dibrugarh University, 2008
  3. Gandhian Perspective on Communalism and Approach to Communal Harmony in India, 9th Annual International Conference on History: from Ancient to Modern, From 1–4 August 2011, Athens Institute for Education and Research, Athens, Greece

Articles in Assamese:

  1. ‘Rajahua Jivanat Prachin Bharatiya Narir Bhumika, Gariyasi’, June, 2000
  2. ‘Prachin Asomat Natun Rajyar Sandhan’, Gariyasi, January, 2001
  3. Hatappesvara, Prachin Asomar Rajdhani, Gariyasi, November, 2001
  4. ‘Pragjyotisapura, Prachin Asomar Rajdhani’, Souvenir, Siver Jubilee Celebration, R.G. Baruah College, Guwahati, 2004.
  5. ‘Prachin Asomat Nagarayan’, Bhasa Sahitya Sanskriti Veethika, ed. Dr. Lakhi Hazarika, Ank-Bank, Guwahati, 2011, ISBN: 978-9380454412
  6. ‘Itihaser Padachinhe Sivasagar’, Desher Khabar, Guwahati, November, 2008
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