The Rise of Assamese Nationalism: An Overview of the Times of Jyotiprasad Agarwala Hazarika Parismita1,,3, Dr. Nath Debarshi Prasad2 1PhD Scholar, Dept. of Cultural Studies, Tezpur University, Sonitpur, Assam, India 2Professor, Dept.of Cultural Studies, Tezpur University, Sonitpur, Assam, India 3Assistant Professor, Dept. of Cultural Studies, Assam Women's University, Jorhat, Assam, India Online published on 5 August, 2019. Abstract Jyotiprasad Agarwala, one of the admired figures of Assam contributed a lot to the national history of Assam. His versatility in the fields of literature, art, culture and social life gave people a way to reevaluate the national life of Assam. His critical perceptions and creative geniuses accredited him an iconic status in the history of Assam. The gradual rise of Assamese nationalism with the issues of colonial rule, migration, socio-cultural assimilation and independence movement grounded a fertile platform for the stalwart icons like Jyotiprasad Agarwala. The researcher has examined all these issues of colonial Assam that shaped the thoughts and creations of Jyotiprasad Agarwala. This historical context shows how the forefathers of Jyotiprasad Agarwala became “Asomiya” from a migrant community by means of their fervent involvement in the nationalist discourse of Assam. Agarwala's upbringing too helped him to be a progressive minded writer and cultural icon of Assam. Top Keywords Nationalism, Cultural Icon, Migration, Middle class, Asomiya. Top |