Beltola
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Beltola is a prime residential area in the southern part of Guwahati
, Assam
. It is an adjoining area of the Dispur Capital Complex, the capital of Assam. The area has seen rapid growth since the 1980s and its southern periphery is today extended up to the National Highway-37
(NH-37) in the extreme south of the city.
Beltola Bozaar / Beltola Bazar in the central part of Beltola is a traditional bi-weekly fruits and vegetables market with historic importance. The market has been continuing since historic past and is an important traditional trading point between the people from the Khasi hills (Meghalaya) and the local people. It is a rich market with various types of local food products.
Previously, Beltola was also the seat for a small protectorate of Ahom Kingdom
, principally assisting administration of the Borphukan
and in maintaining relations with the communities of Khasi Hills
. The Rani or the Queen of Beltola is a popular historic figure in the locality.
Beltola was in the news when on 24 November 2007 an Adivasi rally turned violent leading to arson and clashes. This led to further trouble in the rest of state.Situation leading to the violence in Beltola are unclear and may be manipulated.Third party involvement also cannot be denied.
Guwahati
Guwahati, Pragjyotishpura in ancient Assam formerly known as Gauhati is a metropolis,the largest city of Assam in India and ancient urban area in North East India, with a population of 963,429. It is also the largest metropolitan area in north-eastern India...
, Assam
Assam
Assam , also, rarely, Assam Valley and formerly the Assam Province , is a northeastern state of India and is one of the most culturally and geographically distinct regions of the country...
. It is an adjoining area of the Dispur Capital Complex, the capital of Assam. The area has seen rapid growth since the 1980s and its southern periphery is today extended up to the National Highway-37
National Highway 37 (India)
National Highway 37 is a National Highway in India that runs across Assam state in India. The Total length of NH 37 is .- Route :National Highway 37 branches off from NH 31 as NH 31B, crosses the Brahmaputra River at Goalpara and traverses the entire width of Assam state along the South of the River...
(NH-37) in the extreme south of the city.
Beltola Bozaar / Beltola Bazar in the central part of Beltola is a traditional bi-weekly fruits and vegetables market with historic importance. The market has been continuing since historic past and is an important traditional trading point between the people from the Khasi hills (Meghalaya) and the local people. It is a rich market with various types of local food products.
Previously, Beltola was also the seat for a small protectorate of Ahom Kingdom
Ahom kingdom
The Ahom Kingdom was a medieval kingdom in the Brahmaputra valley in Assam that maintained its sovereignty for nearly 600 years and successfully resisted Mughal expansion in North-East India...
, principally assisting administration of the Borphukan
Borphukan
Borphukan was one of the five patra mantris in the Ahom kingdom, a position that was created by the Ahom king Prataap Singha. The position included both executive and judicial powers, with jurisdiction of the Ahom kingdom west of Kaliabor river...
and in maintaining relations with the communities of Khasi Hills
Khasi Hills
The Khasi Hills are part of the Garo-Khasi range in the Indian state of Meghalaya, and is part of the Patkai range and of the Meghalaya subtropical forests ecoregion...
. The Rani or the Queen of Beltola is a popular historic figure in the locality.
Beltola was in the news when on 24 November 2007 an Adivasi rally turned violent leading to arson and clashes. This led to further trouble in the rest of state.Situation leading to the violence in Beltola are unclear and may be manipulated.Third party involvement also cannot be denied.