A History of Assam c11.99
A History of Assam c11.99
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c11.99
† The ordinary Muhammadans of Assam call themselves *Garia*, an indication of their claim to have come originally from Gaur, the ancient Muhammadan capital of Bengal. *Moria* may be a corruption of this word (the Morias frequently pronounce *g* as *m*), or the term may have reference to the way in which they fashion their wares by beating; *māriba* means "to beat" in Assamese.