What was Assam\'s capital when established as Chief Commissioner\'s province in 1874?

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In 1874, Assam was established as a Chief Commissioner\'s province with Shillong as its capital. The province initially included six districts in the Brahmaputra valley. Shillong served as the administrative center before Guwahati became prominent later. Separate Commissioner offices were introduced in 1905 to aid administration.

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Shillong In 1874, Assam was established as a Chief Commissioner\'s province with Shillong as its capital. The province initially included six districts in the Brahmaputra valley. Shillong served as the administrative center before Guwahati became prominent later. Separate Commissioner offices were introduced in 1905 to aid administration.

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