The Kshatriya movement among Koch-Rajbanshis has been one of the most influential movements during the early 19th century. This article tries to locate Panchanan Barma’s influence within the Koch-Rajbanshi community in the context of Assam. This article also attempts to highlight the ongoing debates over the Kshatriya movement among Koch-Rajbanshis in Assam. It further argues that cultural analysis is necessary to re-examine the Koch-Rajbanshi identity.
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