Description
An Account of Assam by John Peter Wade is one of the earliest English-language works detailing the geography, history, culture, and political landscape of Assam in the late 18th century. Based on Wade’s firsthand observations during his service with the East India Company, the book provides valuable insights into the Ahom kingdom, its administration, people, and interactions with British colonial forces. It serves as a crucial historical document, offering a colonial-era perspective on Assam’s socio-political conditions and regional significance.
