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Assam's physical geography is shaped by the vast Brahmaputra Valley, a long, fertile plain enclosed by high mountain ranges. To the north lie the Himalayas, and to the south the Meghalaya and Nagaland hills. The Brahmaputra River, one of the world's great rivers, flows through the centre of the province, creating rich alluvial soil, dense forests, and extensive wetlands. The climate is humid and tropical, with heavy monsoon rainfall supporting tea, rice, forests, and diverse wildlife. The province also included hill regions inhabited by different tribes, each with distinct cultures and environments. Politically, the province of Assam under British rule consisted of the Brahmaputra as Valley districts such Kamrup, Darrang, Sibsagar, and Lakhimpur-along with the hill districts like Khasi-Jaintia Hills, Garo Hills, Naga Hills, and parts of the Cachar and Sylhet regions. After administrative reforms, Assam became a Chief Commissioner's Province, later upgraded to a Governor's Province. The British introduced modern administration, revenue systems, and district governance while retaining indirect control over many tribal hill areas. This combination of plains districts and autonomous hill regions gave Assam a unique political structure, reflecting its diverse population and complex landscape.
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