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Abstract: Assam came under British rule in India following the Treaty of Yandabu in 1826. The connection with the British and exposure to the English education system brought about an unprecedented change in the social and intellectual life of Assam, initiating a new era in Assamese literature known as the era of modern literature. The foundation for this era was laid in the mid-19th century, making it imperative to include the intellectual exercises and contributions of the 19th century when discussing the intellectual setting of 20th-century Assam. There is scope for discussing the factors behind the creation of the intellectual milieu in 20th-century Assam, which will facilitate a better understanding of the learning, literary pursuits, and overall literary environment of that time. A robust intellectual environment requires significant hard work and rigor. Thus, the journey of Assamese literature towards modernity becomes essential to reiterate, particularly how it revived from the brink of extinction to regain its original status. The research paper titled "The Intellectual Setting of 20th-Century Assam: A Spotlight" was chosen to examine the factors that influenced Assamese literature and contributed to its strong and unwavering standing.