Bodoland

Description:

The political entity of BODOLAND in the northeastern state of Assam in India is a 8,970 Sq. Km. region spread over four newly re-organised districts of Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa and Udalguri. Its two National Parks and many other protected areas are home to a very large number of animals, amphibians, insects and bird species, many of threatened world wide. Bodoland has a rich history and cultural heritage that has survived through the centuries. It is a land of colourful tribes, festivals, song and dance. This book by Dushyant Parasher traces the history of Bodo people from legends to the contemporary times in a very readable manner. The coffee table size book is also very elaborately illustrated with excellent pictures by the author who is one of India’s leading nature and wildlife photographers.

subjects: Pictorial works,  History,  Bodoland,  Assam India,  Dushyant Parasher,  Manas National Park,  Orang National Park

People: Dushyant Parasher,  Hagrama Mohilary,  Kampa Borgoyari

Places: Bodoland Territorial Council Area (India),  Kokrajhar,  Chirang,  Baksa,  Udalguri

Times: Ancient times to modern era