Chronology of Events in Guwahati History
The history of Guwahati goes back to thousands of years. Guwahati has found mention in the ancient puranas and epics. According to the Ambari excavations the existence of the city dates back to the 6th century AD. Guwahati served as the capital under the rule of the Varman and Pala dynasties. Guwahati remained the capital of Assam till 10-11th century AD under the Pala dynasty. Listed below are the chronology of important events taking place in the history of Guwahati:Pushya Varman establishes Varman dynasty in Kamrupa
350 CESalasthamba establishes Mlechchha dynasty in Kamrupa
655Sukapha enters Assam
1228 ADAhoms win Battle of Saraighat
1671 ADCotton College established
May 27, 1901Assam Tribune founded
4 August 1939Guwahati University established
26 January 1948Guwahati High Court established
1 March 1948Saraighat bridge opened to traffic
1962Assam Agitations begin
1979Doordarshan Kendra Guwahati commissioned
1982Assam Accord Signed
1985Srimanta Shankardev Kalakhetra foundation laid
1988Guwahati Planetarium established
1994IIT Guwahati established
199433rd National Games in Guwahati
2007Sangeet Natak Academy, Guwahati, started operating
2008Huge procession follows Bhupen Hazarika's death
2011