About the Book: Development and Integration Nepali Culture In Assam
The assimilation of the Gorkhas in the larger Assamese society is as old as
nearly two hundred years ago. Common borders, shared history, language and
culture among many factors were instrumental in the migration history. The
Gorkha recruitment in Indian army from 1815 was another turning point in Assam
military history especially during the wake of the Burmese invasion. Meeting
between history and culture ,the book offers valuable insights into the lived
experiences of the Nepali migrants in Assam. There are vivid sketches of the
interplay of folktales, folksongs, parables etc. that have slowly merged into a
new