"The first invasion was guided by Ali Mech whom Muhammad had converted to Islam. This was perhaps the earliest instance of proselytization which synchronized with their appearance on the border of Assam." (Kar 1980:68) Kar, M (1980). "Muslim Immigration to Assam". Social Scientist. 8 (7): 67–75. doi:10.2307/3516659. JSTOR3516659.
"Of these the most important was a series of Muslim invasions on this region beginning with the first decade of the 13th century and ending by the later part of the 17th century." (Baruah 1978:570) Baruah, S L (1978). "The Muslim Population of Pre-British Assam: Their Social Status and Role in Cultural History". Proceedings of the Indian Historical Congress. 39: 570–580. JSTOR44139398.
"The first invasion was guided by Ali Mech whom Muhammad had converted to Islam. This was perhaps the earliest instance of proselytization which synchronized with their appearance on the border of Assam." (Kar 1980:68) Kar, M (1980). "Muslim Immigration to Assam". Social Scientist. 8 (7): 67–75. doi:10.2307/3516659. JSTOR3516659.
"The first wave of infiltration flowed in the mid 13th century (1257 A.D.) when this region was for the first time, occupied by the Bengal Sultan Malik Ikhtiyar-ud-din Yuzbag Tughril Khan, "who introduced the reading of the khutbah and Friday religious services." (Baruah 1978:570) Baruah, S L (1978). "The Muslim Population of Pre-British Assam: Their Social Status and Role in Cultural History". Proceedings of the Indian Historical Congress. 39: 570–580. JSTOR44139398.
