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Apart from its historical significance, Williamnagar is also known for its scenery and tourist attractions. The town is surrounded by hills and forests, and the nearby
Simsang Wildlife Sanctuary is home to a variety of flora and fauna. The wildlife sanctuary is known for its population of elephants,
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After India gained independence in 1947, the Garo Hills region became a part of Assam. However, the demand for a separate state of
Meghalaya, comprising the Khasi, Jaintia, and Garo Hills, gained momentum in the 1960s. The Meghalaya Statehood Bill was passed by the Indian Parliament in 1970, and
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Williamnagar was planned and developed as the headquarters of the newly created East Garo Hills district in 1976. The town is located on the banks of the
Simsang River, which is a major tributary of the Brahmaputra River. The Simsang River is an important source of water for irrigation, and the
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Simsang river, and for this reason it was originally called Simsanggre. The name was rechristened in 1976 to Williamnagar, after Meghalaya's first chief
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