Folklore of Assam

Dr. Kasim Ali Ahmed, born at Krishnai in Goalpara District of Assam, obtained his M.A. degree in Assamese (specialization in Language0 from the Gauhati University.  He was awarded Ph. D. Degree by the Gauhati University in 1995, on the subject – ‘A study of the Folk Culture of the Muslims of Western Assam with special reference to the Muslims of Habraghat area of Goalpara District’.  Dr. Ahmed is associated with a number of organization including the Asom Sahitya Sabha, Goalpara Branch, North East Indian History Association, and Assam College Principals Council.  He was written a good number of research papers and articles both in English and Assamese, which have been published in different Newspapers, Journals, Souvenirs and Magazines including the Proceedings of North East India History Association.  He ahs has also written a number of books containing valuable research based materials.At present, Dr. K. A. Ahmed is working as the Principal of Goalpara College, Goalpara, Assam.