In Toponymy of Nagaon District, the author provides a scientific, lucid and nuanced study of the place names of Nagaon District of Assam.The book shows how place names could lead one to extract historical information about a particular area or region. Reconstruction of the social past of any community is not possible without knowing the origination of the name of a particular area/village/habitat. It is also part of the historical memory of the community.
About the author
Dr. Himangsu Sarmah is presently working as an Assistant Professor in the Dept. of History, Morigaon College. He is the Co-editor of “The Tiwas (Lalungs): Profile of a Tribe”. Dr. Sarmah has published several research papers in national and international journals and has presented papers in a number of conferences in the country. His teaching and research areas include Modern History, Cultural Studies and Tribal Studies.
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