The Cambridge History of India, Vol. I: Ancient India v1.c15.61
The Cambridge History of India, Vol. I: Ancient India v1.c15.61
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The valley of the Brahmaputra forms the province of Assam. Notwithstanding its vast natural resources, Assam is a country which, at most periods of its history, has remained outside the Indian civilisation. Even to-day it has but a sparse population and a relatively small commercial development, for it lies on the through road no whither. High and difficult mountains close in the eastern end of its great valley.