in the western parts of Kamrup; as they could not mutually be informed how far each party had preserved its purity. Before their arrival, there were learned men among the Kolitas who were gurus for all the people,"
"West from Koliyabor, the two most numerous tribes and nearly equal in strength are the Kolitas, and Koch. The Kolitas, of whom mention has been made in my account of Ronggopoor, are also a numerous tribe in Assam proper. Those who can read are called Kayosthos and are the religious guides for most of the others and for many of the Koch, The others follow all manner of trades and occupations.
"Two Kolitas, Sangkordev and Madhovdev have persuaded many that the paths which they have dis- covered are more advantageous". (Montgomery Martin: The History, Antiquities, Topography and Statistics of Eastern India, Vol, III. (Ronggopoor) 1838, pp. 528, 545, 551, 560, 674, 676),
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"Beyond this mountainous region extends the grand field of enquiry and interest, if any credit be due to the opinion universally prevalent here respecting the nations inhabiting those tracts. The country to the eastward of Bhot and the northward of Sadiya, extending on the plain beyond the mountains is said to be possessed by a powerful nation called Kolitas or Kultas, who are described as having attained to a high degree of advancement and civilization equal to any of the nations of the East. The power, dominion, and
