Incorporation of Arabic Words in Assamese Language and Literature

Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.69627/NOL2025VOL2ISS1-04

Dr. Abul Kalam Choudhury

Assistant Professor

Department of Arabic

Gauhati University, Assam, India.

ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7177-6430

Abstract

In ancient times, some Arabic words were used only by the Muslim community in the Assamese language, but Arabic vocabularies have been incorporated into the Assamese Language on a large scale from 1206 A. D. when the first Muslim soldiers entered into the territory of Kamarupa (Kamarupa is the ancient name of Assam) under the commandership of Muhammad bin Bakhtyar Khilji. Though many times different Muslim dynasties invaded Assam, in every invasion, the Muslim soldiers were defeated and a large number of Muslim soldiers captivated. These captive Muslims were settled in the territory of Assam and gradually they learnt Assamese language to interact with the Assamese peoples. They used a large number of Arabic words along with Assamese Language and the Assamese people were also influenced by these Arabic words. In this way various Arabic vocabularies have been incorporated into the Assamese language and literature. Though many Assamese scholars tried to replace these Arabic words into Assamese words but they did not get suitable words to replace it as these words are perfect to express the complete ideas of some particular subjects.

Keywords: Ahom, Arabic vocabulary, Assamese vocabulary, LanguageWrite your text here...