Barua

Barua (also spelt as Baruah, Barooah, Baruwa, Baroova, Barooa, Baroowa, Borooah, Boruah, or Baroa) is a common Assamese surname.

In Assam Valley[]

History[]

Originally, the Borua surname was used as a military position/title in the Chutia kingdom held by individuals from the Buruk clan.^[4] Some examples from history are Borhuloi Borua, Gajraj Borua, Manik Chandra Borua and Kasitora Borua who were Chutia officials.^[5]^[6]

During the Ahom reign "Borua" represented by the Tai word Phu-ke^[7](literally: "Leader of 10,000 men" in Ahom language), meant a superintending officer of the Paik system of the Ahom Army.^[8]

Appointments as Boruas were made irrespective of the paik's religion or ethnicity. Among other ethnic groups, there is mention of Chutia Boruas in several instances of Buranjis. For example, there was a Chutia revolt against the monarchy led by a Chutia Borua in 1673.^[9] Ahom Borua was a position held by the family of the Chutia Kataki who joined the Ahoms, after the defeat of Chutias;^[10] Kachari Borua, Sonowal Borua and Thengal Borua were of Kachari origin,^[11] while others like Dewalia Borua, Bapu Borua and Bez Borua were Brahmins.^[12] Apart from these, during the Moamoria rebellion, the Matak rebels also appointed Boruas among themselves.^[13]

Present[]

As the position was granted to various people within the Assamese community, it found its place among the Koch, Morans,^[14] Chutias, Ahoms, Brahmins, and Motoks,^[15] Kacharis (Sonowals and Thengals),^[16] and the Kalitas.

Baruas[]

Pradan Baruah: Indian politician, former member of Assam Legislative assembly, member of parliament of Lakhimpur Lok Sabha.

Kanaklata Barua: Indian freedom fighter from Assam.
Birinchi Kumar Barua (1908–1964): Scholar, educationist, writer, historian, linguist, folklorist.
Padmanath Gohain Baruah (1871–1946): First president of Assam Rhetorical Congress, novelist, poet, dramatist, analyst, and a thought provoking writer.
Lakshminath Bezbaroa (1868–1938): Assamese author, essayist, playwright, poet, and satirist.
Hemchandra Barua (1836–1897): Prominent writer, social reformer of Assamese of the 19th century.
Hem Barua (1915–1977): Prominent poet, politician from Assam.
(1999 - ): scholar, Tezpur University.
Hem Barua (Tyagbir) (1893–1945): Indian independence activist, social worker, writer from Sonitpur district of Assam.
Jnanadabhiram Barua (1880–1955): Notable writer, dramatist, translator of Assam, and a participant in India's freedom struggle.
Gunabhiram Barua (1837–1894): An enlightened Assamese intellectual, ushered in new ideas about social reform in the early years of colonial rule in Assam.
Amulya Barua (1922–1946): Pioneered modern Assamese poetry.
Chandradhar Barua (1874–1961): Eminent writer, poet, dramatist and lyricist from Assam.
Kanaklal Barua (1872–1940): Prominent writer (mainly in English language), essayist, historian, and politician from Assam.
Ananda Ram Baruah (1850–1889): Sanskrit scholar, sixth Indian Civil Service officer of India, and the first from Assam.
Ananda Chandra Barua (1907–1983): Writer, poet, playwright, translator, journalist, an actor from Assam.
Binanda Chandra Barua (1901–1994): Noted Indian writer, poet of Assamese literature
Jahnu Barua – Internationally acclaimed film-maker.
Siva Prasad Barooah: Pioneer tea planter, path-breaker in Assamese journalism, renowned philanthropist, politician and humanist.
Parvati Prasad Baruva: Famous Assamese music composer, poet, lyricist, dramatist: an icon of Assamese literature.
Pramathesh Chandra Barua (1903–1951): Famous actor, director, and screenwriter of Indian films in the pre-independence era.
Pratima Barua Pandey (1935–2002): Famous folk singer and daughter of Pramathesh Chandra Baruah.
Dev Kant Baruah: President of the Indian National Congress at the time of Emergency (1975–1977).
Rudra Baruah (1926–1980): Actor, composer, lyricist, singer and musician.
Bhubanmohan Baruah (1914–1998): Novelist, short story writer from Assam. He wrote many novels under the pen-name of Kanchan Baruah.
Navakanta Barua (1926–2002): Prominent Assamese novelist and poet.
Joi Barua – Singer, musician, and lead vocalist from Assam.
Radha Govinda Baruah (1900–1977): Founder of the Assam Tribune Group, sports enthusiast, introduced Assam to the culture of sports.
Debo Prasad Barooah (1930–2013): Eminent intellectual, academician, author, historian and the former Vice-Chancellor (the Chief Executive) of Gauhati University.
Beauty Sharma Barua (1951 – ): Assamese singer.
Paresh Baruah: Vice-chairperson and the commander-in-chief of the United Liberation Front of Assam (Independent).
Padum Barua : Notable Assamese filmmaker and musician. Director of Gonga Chilonir Pakhi .

Notes[]

^ "639 Identifier Documentation: aho – ISO 639-3". SIL International (formerly known as the Summer Institute of Linguistics). SIL International. Retrieved 29 June 2019. Ahom [aho]
^ "Population by Religious Communities". Census India – 2001. Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Retrieved 1 July 2019. Census Data Finder/C Series/Population by Religious Communities
^ "Population by religion community – 2011". Census of India, 2011. The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 25 August 2015.
^ Dr. Swarnalata Baruah(2004), Chutiya Jaatir Buranji, Page 145, Surnames like Bora, Saikia, Kataki, Tamuli,etc. were found in Chutia kingdom. It is clearly stated in the Deodhai Buranji that when Ahom king Suhungmung attacked the Chutia kingdom on the banks of Dihing river, the Chutia army was led by one Manik Chandra Baruah. The surname "Neog" was probably derived from the Chutia "Nayak" whose duty was the same. Deori folklores also mention the myths behind the creation of each of these titles. For instance, "Bora" was said to be derived from the "Buruk" clan and acted either as a military official or a temple guard...
^ Dr. Swarnalata Baruah(2004), Chutiya Jaatir Buranji, Page 129, The Chutia army was led by Borhuloi Borua and Manikchandra Borua.
^ Mahanta, Sukumar. Assam Buranji. D.H.A.S., 1945, p. 10, Another former Chutia commander named Gajraj Borua who had sided with the Ahoms showed the enemies the exact way to the location where the king was hiding.
^ (Gogoi 1991:44)
^ Kakoty, Sanjeeb (2003). Technology, Production And Social Formation in the Evolution of the Ahom State. Regency Publications. ISBN 9788187498735.
^ {{harvcol|Borua|1930|p=229
^ (Borbarua 1997:563)
^ (Borbarua 1997:561-562)
^ (Borbarua 1997:551-566).
^ (Borua 1930:303)
^ "As we have argued in the previous chapters that one of the most important support base of ULFA comes from Motok-Moran community. Paresh Boruah, the CIC of ULFA; Anup Chetia, the general secretary; etc., belong to the Motok-Moran community." (Mahanta 2013:284)
^ The Motock–Moran, known by a generic name of Moamariyas, are one of the proudest races in the history of Assam, especially in the later part of the 18th century and the early part of 19th century." (Mahanta 2013:199)
^ Borboruah, Hiteswar (1997). Ahomar Din Ed. 2nd. pp. 561–562.

References[]

Gogoi, Lila (1991). The History of the system of Ahom administration. Punthi Pustak,the University of California. p. 44. ISBN 9788185094410.
Sud̈ostasien (2001). Tai Culture: International Review on Tai Cultural Studies, Volume 6 (1st ed.). SEACOM Sud̈ostasien-Gesellschaft, 2001.
North East India History Association, session (2008). "Proceedings of North East India History Association, Volume 7". 7. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
Mahanta, Nani G. (2013), Confronting the State: ULFA's Quest for Sovereignty, SAGE Publications India, ISBN 9788132113270
Borbarua, Hiteswar (1997). Ahomar Din. Assam Prakashan Parishad.
Borua, Gopal Chandra (1930). Ahom Buranji. Baptist Mission Press.

External links[]

[1] "639 Identifier Documentation: aho – ISO 639-3". SIL International (formerly known as the Summer Institute of Linguistics). SIL International. Retrieved 29 June 2019. Ahom [aho]

[2] "Population by Religious Communities". Census India – 2001. Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Retrieved 1 July 2019. Census Data Finder/C Series/Population by Religious Communities

[census2011-3] "Population by religion community – 2011". Census of India, 2011. The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 25 August 2015.

[4] Dr. Swarnalata Baruah(2004), Chutiya Jaatir Buranji, Page 145, Surnames like Bora, Saikia, Kataki, Tamuli,etc. were found in Chutia kingdom. It is clearly stated in the Deodhai Buranji that when Ahom king Suhungmung attacked the Chutia kingdom on the banks of Dihing river, the Chutia army was led by one Manik Chandra Baruah. The surname "Neog" was probably derived from the Chutia "Nayak" whose duty was the same. Deori folklores also mention the myths behind the creation of each of these titles. For instance, "Bora" was said to be derived from the "Buruk" clan and acted either as a military official or a temple guard...

[5] Dr. Swarnalata Baruah(2004), Chutiya Jaatir Buranji, Page 129, The Chutia army was led by Borhuloi Borua and Manikchandra Borua.

[6] Mahanta, Sukumar. Assam Buranji. D.H.A.S., 1945, p. 10, Another former Chutia commander named Gajraj Borua who had sided with the Ahoms showed the enemies the exact way to the location where the king was hiding.

[7] (Gogoi 1991:44)

[8] Kakoty, Sanjeeb (2003). Technology, Production And Social Formation in the Evolution of the Ahom State. Regency Publications. ISBN 9788187498735.

[9] {{harvcol|Borua|1930|p=229

[10] (Borbarua 1997:563)

[11] (Borbarua 1997:561-562)

[12] (Borbarua 1997:551-566).

[13] (Borua 1930:303)

[14] "As we have argued in the previous chapters that one of the most important support base of ULFA comes from Motok-Moran community. Paresh Boruah, the CIC of ULFA; Anup Chetia, the general secretary; etc., belong to the Motok-Moran community." (Mahanta 2013:284)

[15] The Motock–Moran, known by a generic name of Moamariyas, are one of the proudest races in the history of Assam, especially in the later part of the 18th century and the early part of 19th century." (Mahanta 2013:199)

[16] Borboruah, Hiteswar (1997). Ahomar Din Ed. 2nd. pp. 561–562.

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