Historical Geography of Ancient India c8.465

c8.465

Rice is the staple food of the people and agriculture is the staple occupation. Other important crops are tea, and orchard and garden crops. The rearing of the lac insect and of silk worms, the manufacture of rough earthenware and metal vessels and jewellery, mat-making and weaving are the industries of Śibsāgar. Three different kinds of silk are also produced in this district (*Assam District Gazetteers*, Vol. VII, *Śibsāgar*, by B. C. Allen, 1906).