The name Golaghat ( 'Gola' which means shop and 'Ghat' meaning the landing point of river ferry ) originated from the shops established by the 'Marwari' businessmen during mid part of 20th century AD at the bank of river Dhansiri near present Golaghat town.

Stone inscription of Nagajari Khanikar gaon of  Sarupathar, dating back  to the 5th century, reveals that there was an independent  kingdom in Doyang - Dhansiri  valley  and relics of ramparts,  brick   structures,  temples, tanks  etc.  discovered  in  these   area  confirms the presence of a kingdom during 9th and 10th century.

The Doyang – Dhansiri valley came under the rule of Ahom's during 16th  century. Prior to that, this part was ruled by the Kacharis known as Herombial. During Ahom  rule this area was under 'Morongi – Khowa Gohain', an administrative officer.

After British took possession of  Assam , Doyang – Dhansiri  valley  was  included  under the newly formed Golaghat subdivision of Sibsagar District in 1846. Later, Golaghat  was elevated to the position of a full-fledged district of Assam on 15th of August 1987.

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