Colonial Assam (1826–1947) refers to the period of
History of Assam between the signing of the
Treaty of Yandabo and
Independence of India when
Assam was under the
British colonial rule. The political institutions and social relations that were established or severed during this period continue to have a direct effect on contemporary events. The legislature and political alignments that evolved by the end of the British rule continued in the post Independence period. The immigration of farmers from East Bengal and tea plantation workers from Central India continue to affect contemporary politics, most notably that which led to the
Assam Movement and its aftermath.