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Emphasising the richness and diversity of the North-east region of India, the book examines the cultural matrix of the region. The essays delve into folklore and mythology of the region, relations between tribals and non-tribals there, and historical and cultural ties between the people in general. It throws light on the epic traditions, especially the Rama-katha in Assam, Mizo traditions, and socio-religious movements in the region like the Sankaradeva movement, ...
The contributions of North-East India towards the history and civilisation of the country had not received proper recognition or even attention from scholars and experts. This imbalance certainly needs to be corrected, not only for the sake of the region but also for that of the nation as a whole. The different components of the history of this region could be given a firmer foothold if scholars from Assam and Manipur put their heads together, either to identify ...