Dewangiri was a northern part of Kamrup, measuring , which was ceded to Bhutan, where it is called Deothang, in 1951.T Raatan, Encyclopaedia of North east India, 2004 The area contains ruins of ancient temples and loose structures. In modern times it lost its earlier importance. It was used only for winter grazing of Bhutanese animals for an annual fee to India before it was ceded to Bhutan.Awadhesh Coomar Sinha, Himalayan Kingdom Bhutan, 2001
See also Western Assam
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