About the Book

The study covers the historical identity of Adivasis (Santhals) since pre-historic period and their role in forming the composite culture of Assam. It discusses the literary and cultural aspects development of the Santhals.

The book may be found useful by researchers and students in the area.

 

About Author

Dr. Harka Bahadur Chhetri is associated with Department of Hindi, Bongaigaon College, Bongaigaon, Assam and was Fellow of the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies, Kolkata.

Contents

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT,

INTRODUCTION,

ADIVASIS IN ASSAM,

TRADITIONAL BELIEFS AND OUTLOOK

VILLAGE LIFE AND THE TEA-GARDEN LIFE

LITERARY WORLD

MIXED CULTURE OF INDIA

DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES

BIBLIOGRAPHY

INDEX

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