The book is a detailed study of surnames that were used in the past and are used today in the state of Assam in India. It focuses on background of surname titles, family names and last names discussing their origin. The coverage includes various types of surnames—of Assamese communities including various tribes, Muslims and those of Vaishnabi Satra culture. It explain meanings and associations of each. It also takes up surnames mentioned in inscriptions ...
Genesis of Ancient Toponymy of Central and Lower Assam
