Assamese language as well-crafted. The sixteenth and seventeenth centuries saw a flourishing of Vaishnavite literature, leading up to the emergence of modern forms of literature in the late nineteenth century. The following is a sample text in Assamese of the Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Assamese in Assamese alphabet Assamese in phonetic Romanization 1 Assamese in phonetic Romanization 2 Assamese in the International Phonetic Alphabet Gloss Translation Assamese language Assamese () (also Asamiya) is an Eastern Indo-Aryan language spoken mainly in the Indian state of Assam, where it is an official language. It is the easternmost Indo-European language;
Assamese cuisine "madhuhulong", "bhedai lota", "manimuni", "masundari" etc. An Assamese meal is incomplete without green chilis, many varieties of which are available in the region. Assam is famous for the bhut jolokia or "ghost pepper" which was recognized as the hottest chili in the world. "Panch-furan (mixture of 5 spices)" is used for adding flavour to Dal. Although modern cuisine of Assam has been influenced by east and north Indian cuisine, Assam is still rich in traditional dishes. The khar is a signature class of preparations made with a key ingredient, also called khar. The traditional ingredient is made by filtering water