RADHA GOVINDA BARUAH(1900-1977), THE ARCHITECT OF MODERN ASSAM AND HIS TIMES

The nineteenth century is a very significant period in the history of Assam. At that time a new era started in Assam in the light of colonial modernity. Radha Gobinda Boruah is one of the well known figures born in the last year of this 19th century who set up a new momentum to the economic, cultural, educational and social renaissance that emerged in the 19th century Assam in the hand of intelligentsia formed by literate middle class of contemporary Assam. He played a pioneering role in almost every sphere of public life of mid 20th century Assam. He was the founder of the Assam Tribune Group, he brought ‘bihu'(festival of Assam) onto stage from the fields, and initiated a number of other cultural and sports activities. That's why he is called ‘the architect of modern Assam'. The objective of this research paper is to discuss his contribution in modernization of 20th century Assam. The nature of modernity in Assam during that period will also be highlighted.