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Historian and author Dr Sauradeep Nath recently shed light on Assam's rich historical and mythological roots during an episode of Ranveer Allahbadia's BeerBiceps Podcast. During the conversation, Dr Nath explained how references in ancient Hindu texts, particularly the Ramayana, are often associated with the region now known as Assam, highlighting its deep cultural and historical significance.

The Ramayana is a Sanskrit epic poem composed by the sage Valmiki, which tells the story of the life of Lord Rama, his ideals, and the foundation of Dharma. It consists of seven Kandas (chapters) and approximately 24,000 verses. The Hindu epic has long been a subject of discussion, from the search for the place where Ravana hid Sita and the significance of Ram Setu to modern adaptations of the mythology in films, television series, and literature. Recently, following the release of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, a video gained widespread attention in which historian Dr Sauradeep Nath said that Assam is linked to the Ramayana during an episode of Ranveer Allahbadia's BeerBiceps Podcast. Here's a closer look at the claim.

Dr Sauradeep Nath says Assam is linked to the Ramayana

Historian and author Dr Sauradeep Nath recently shed light on Assam's rich historical and mythological roots during an episode of Ranveer Allahbadia's BeerBiceps Podcast. During the conversation, Dr Nath explained how references in ancient Hindu texts, particularly the Ramayana, are often associated with the region now known as Assam, highlighting its deep cultural and historical significance.

According to Dr Nath, the ancient kingdom of Pragjyotishpur, which is widely believed to have been located in present-day Assam, finds mention in several Hindu scriptures, including the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. He noted that while the Ahom dynasty ruled Assam from the 13th to the 19th century and shaped much of the state's recorded history, Assam's civilisation and cultural identity predate the Ahoms by many centuries.