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CONTRIBUTIONS OF CHRISTIAN MISSIONARIES TOWARDS THE GROWTH OF BODO LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

    1 Author(s):  DR. HEMANTA MOCHAHARY

Vol -  10, Issue- 7 ,         Page(s) : 61 - 67  (2019 ) DOI : https://doi.org/10.32804/CASIRJ

Abstract

The Bodos are indigenous tribal people of Assam. Since the early periods, they have inhabiting in the northern bank of the Brahmaputra Valley. Among the different tribal community they are one of the largest aboriginal tribal groups of Assam. They have their own language and literature. But during the colonial period, their language and literature was in unwritten forms which are the antique positioned. The Christian missionaries have played a great role as pioneer for the growth of Bodo literature. They have brought immensely social change and transformation through their remarkable contribution in the field of education among the Bodos. The Christian missionaries made a unique contribution towards the growth of written Bodo language and literature and its impact can help the better understanding of society as well as dynamics changes literature ground.

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