HT Correspondent
NAGAON, Feb 24: The 200th anniversary of the Yandaboo Treaty was observed in Nagaon o Tuesday, with prominent citizens and historians gathering to reflect on its significance.
Signed on February 24, 1826, the treaty marked the end of the Ahom kingdom and the beginning of British rule in Assam.
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Speaking at the event, Dr Indrajit Bezbaruah, Principal of Samaguri College, described the treaty as a turning point in Assam’s history, leading to the decline of the Ahom dynasty and the eventual annexation of the state by the British. He noted that the agreement was a result of the expansionist policies of both the British East India Company and the Burmese kingdom.
The programme was organised by the Sangrami Satirtha Assam Movement, Nagaon and attended by several prominent citizens including Dr Durlav Chamua, Kshitish Das and Dipak Saikia. Speakers emphasised the importance of remembering history to learn from it rather than dwell on past misfortunes.
The Yandaboo Treaty is widely regarded as a dark chapter in Assam’s history, symbolising the loss of independence and the start of colonial rule. However, it also triggered resistance and nationalism in the region, which eventually contributed to India’s broader struggle for independence.
The event concluded with a call to honour the sacrifices of Assam’s people in the fight for freedom and to work towards building a stronger and more united state.
