The present volume presents a vivid picture of the Art Heritage of Assam. The book makes a detailed study of icons, sculptures, coins, inscriptions and architectural remains of the state. It provides an unparalleled source of insight into Art and Archaeology of Assam, containing a detailed account of archaeological and artistic data and incorporating the latest researches on the subject. Strikingly illustrated and meticulously researched, the book is based on the critical use of vast scientific and archaeological inputs. The volume paces the way for further research in the region. It will be of immense help not only to the scholars and serious students but also to the lay readers.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Rabin Dev Choudhury
Born in 1944 at Patacharkuchi in the district Barpeta, Assam, Dr. Rabin Dev Choudhury, son of Sri Raghunath Dev Choudhury, received his school education at Kaithalkuchi and Patacharkuchi, He graduated from Cotton College in 1963. He passed the M.A. Examination in 1965 from Sagar University, M.P. in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology. Choudhury joined the M.S. University as a research scholar under Prof. R.N. Mehta for a very short period and then joined the Deccan College Post Graduate and Research Institute, Pune, as research scholar. He worked under Prof. H.D. Sankalia. Dr. Choudhury was awarded the degree of Ph.D. in 1970.Dr. Choudhury joined the Assam State Museum in the Directorate of Archaeology and Museum, Assam in 1970. He obtained a Diploma from the National Museum in Museology. He was promoted to the past of the Curator of the Assam State Museum and was subsequently promoted to the post of Director of Museums, Assam in 1983. Dr. Choudhury, presently is the secretary of the Kamarupa Anusandhana Samiti, the institute which launched the museum movement in North East India. He is also the founder Secretary of the Indian Art History Congress. At present he is the Director of Museums, Assam.
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