Ambikagiri Raichoudhury

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Ambikagiri Raichoudhury was born on the 18th of December, 1885 in Borpeta. His father's name was Krishnaram Raichoudhury and his mother's name was Doiwoki Dewi.

Ambikagiri Raichowdhury (1185-1967) was a poet, a playwright and a patriot in one. He was born in the Raaipaaraa area of Borpeta in 1985. He took part in the Independence Movement for India and was imprisoned by the British for the same. He was the founder of "Oxom Xongrikhini Xobhaa" (Assam Preservation Council) and "Oxom Jaatiyo Mohaaxobhaa" (Assam National Congress).

Ambikagiri Raichowdhury's works include "Tumi", "Kaabyo", "Aahuti", "Joydroth Bodh", "Binaa", "Onubhuti", "Bondoo Ki Sondere", and "Bedonaar Ulkaa". He was also the editor of "Setonaa" and "Dekaa Oxom", two Assamese magazines.

Ambikagiri Raichowdhury is known as "Oxom Kexori" (Assam Tiger). He was the President of Oxom Xaahityaa Xobhaa in 1950.

Source: Oxom Yearbook 2003, Xoraaighaat Prokaaxon, December 2003