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Abstract: Following the principle of non-violence and led by Mahatma Gandhi, Father of the Nation, the Indian Freedom Movement was a glorious episode in the history of the Indian Subcontinent. The Non-Cooperation Movement of 1920 was the first phase of mass movement, where people from all walks of life and various part of the country offered full support and took an active part in the movement. In Assam, the movement was led by newly emerged middle-class educated people, and who were able to spread its ideas and programmes across different parts of the province. In response to appeals from the state leaders of the movement and in their desire for freedom from colonial exploitation and also relief from the oppressive taxes newly imposed by the British government, the peasants class of the Brahmaputra Valley extended all forms of support and cooperation and actively participated in the movement. Along with other segment of society, the peasants of Assam also demonstrated their patriotism and deep love for the country. This paper attempts to study the impact of the Non-Cooperation Movement in Assam and contributions and sacrifices made by the peasants during the movement.