Thengal-Kachari

The Thengal-Kachari tribe is an indigenous tribe of Assam, India[1] and reside at different districts: Jorhat, Golaghat, North Lakhimpur, Nagaon, Karbianglong. They were a part of Greater Kachari dynasty in ancient era before rise of Ahom kingdom in Assam.[2] Indigenous knowledge and practices of Thengal Kachari women in sustainable management of bari system of farming. They are mainly found at Lakhimpur District of Assam and other parts of Assam. Their festival is called "Tora Chira". After the collapse of the Great Kachari Dynasty, they worked under Ahom King as soldiers.

References

  1. ↑ Muthukumaraswamy, M.D.; (India), National Folklore Support Centre (2006). Folklore as Discourse. National Folklore Support Centre. p. 79. ISBN 978-81-901481-6-0.
  2. ↑ http://www.niscair.res.in/sciencecommunication/ResearchJournals/rejour/ijtk/Fulltextsearch/2009/January%202009/IJTK-Vol%208%20%281%29-%20January%202009-%20pp%2035-40.htm

Further reading

  • Bakshi, S.R.; Sharma, S.R.; Gajrani, S. (1998). Contemporary Political Leadership in India: Sharad Pawar, the Maratha legacy. Contemporary Political Leadership in India. APH Publishing Corporation. p. 8. ISBN 978-81-7648-008-6.
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