The history of Kaziranga as a protected area can be traced back to 1904, when Mary Curzon, Baroness Curzon of Kedleston, wife of the Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon of Kedleston, visited the area. [Citation needed] Once unsuccessful after viewing. The single rhinoceros, for which the region was famous, persuaded her husband to take immediate measures to protect the declining species created for their protection. [5] On 1 June 1905 the Kaziranga Proposed Reserve Forest was created with an area of 232 km2 (90 sq mi).
Over the next three years, the park area was expanded to 152 km 2 (59 sq mi) along the Brahmaputra River. [Unsuccessful verification] In 190 Kaz, Kaziranga was named the "Reserve Forest"..
In 1916, it was redesigned the "Kaziranga Game Sanctuary" and remained so until 1938, when hunting was banned and visitors were allowed to enter the park. [citation needed]
Forest conservationist P. P. to get rid of Kaziranga game sanctuary in the name of hunting. P. D. The name "Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary" was changed in 1950 by Stacey. [Citation needed]
In 1954, the Assam government passed the Assam (Rhinoceros) Bill, which imposed heavy penalties for poaching of rhinos. [Citation needed] Fourteen years later, in 19 Four, the state government passed the Assam National Park Act of 19 Four, in which Kaziranga was declared a nominee. National Park. [Citation needed] The 430 km 2 (166 sq mi) park was given official status by the central government on 11 February 1974. In 1985, Kaziranga was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its unique natural environment.
Kaziranga has been the target of many natural and man-made disasters in recent decades. Flood due to overflow of Brahmaputra river, causing great loss to animal life. Encroachment by people along the perimeter has also destroyed the dwindling forest cover and habitat. [Citation needed] The United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) led by the ongoing separatist movement in Assam has paralyzed the region's economy, [4] but remained unaffected by the Kaziranga movement; In fact, examples of animal killers from the United Liberation Front of Assam and, in extreme cases, killing predators have been reported since the 1980s.