A History of Assam c12.184
A History of Assam c12.184
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c12.184
The year 1665 was remarkable for an exceptionally severe drought, which not only prevented cultivation, but made it necessary in many parts to dig deep wells in order to obtain water for drinking. This is the only occasion recorded in the whole course of Assam history when the rains failed to an extent sufficient to cause a complete failure of the crops.