Kamrup district (Assamese: কামৰূপ জিলা) is an administrative district in the state of Assam in India, named after Kamarupa, by which present Assam state and its adjoining areas are known in ancient times. The district, however, is now a part of Lower Assam, with unique culture and Kamrupi language, sharing the same with Nalbari and Barpeta, as being part of undivided Kamrup in 1980s.
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