- He was a Vaishnavite, social and religious reformer during 15th-16th century
- He inspired Bhakti Movement in Assam
- His ideas was based on Bhagavata Purana
- He was from Assam
- Sankaradev is widely credited for developing new forms of music (Borgeet); theatrical performances(Ankia Naat, Bhaona); dance form (Sattriya), and literary language namely Brajavali.
- His teachings are credited to have integrated different castes and groups of people in Assam into one cultural unit.
- Why in news? Assam government is developing his birth place into an international tourist spot.