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The Kanangoi, refers to community of affluent hereditary landlords history rooted back in the Varman Dynasty. This lineage has significantly shaped Assam's socio-economic landscape. Their emphasis on cultivation and land management, paved the way for prosperous agrarian communities, with the Kanangoi emerging as key players in property and local governance.

Etymology and History

The term Kanangoi or kanaigoi refers to affinity with the soil and spirituality. "Kanan" translates to "Soil"; and the suffix "goi", means "God".

Furthermore, Kanan in Sanskrit refers to "The Mouth of Brahma", highlighting a sacred aspect of their identity—suggesting that their lands are not merely soil but part of a divine creation and signifying the strong connection with their lands.

Changes during the British Era

As British colonialism took hold during the Colonial rule, many hereditary landlords lost their large landholdings and became subject to British colonial laws, leading to a fading of their traditions into history.