Arunoday was published in
Arunoday was published in 1846. It was the first Assamese-language magazine published monthly from Sibsagar, Assam. The magazine was edited by Nathan Brown, an American Baptist missionary. Arunoday played a significant role in the development of Assamese literature and culture. It helped to introduce new ideas and concepts to Assamese readers, and it also helped to promote the Assamese language.
The magazine was published for 9 years, from 1846 to 1854. It was discontinued due to financial difficulties. However, Arunoday is considered to be a landmark in the history of Assamese literature. It helped to lay the foundations for the modern Assamese language and literature.
Here are some of the notable contributions of Arunoday:
- It introduced new ideas and concepts to Assamese readers.
- It helped to promote the Assamese language.
- It gave birth to notable authors such as Anandaram Dhekial Phukan, Hemchandra Barua, Gunabhiram Barua, and Nidhi Levi Farwell.
- It took the initiative of innovating the then Assamese dialect instead of borrowing words from other languages.
Arunoday is a significant milestone in the history of Assamese literature and culture. It helped to lay the foundations for the modern Assamese language and literature, and it continues to be an inspiration to Assamese writers and thinkers today.
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