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Ahom Kingdom ruled Assam for centuries. They were known for their military strength and unique culture. Despite facing threats, they maintained their independence. Their legacy continues to shape Assam's history and culture.
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Category Description: The Ahom Kingdom was a powerful dynasty that ruled over the Brahmaputra Valley in present-day Assam, India, from the 13th to the 19th century. Established by Sukaphaa, a Tai prince from Mong Mao, the Ahoms were known for their military prowess, administrative efficiency, and unique cultural traditions. Despite facing threats from the Mughal Empire and the Burmese, the Ahoms managed to maintain their independence for nearly 600 years. Their rule significantly shaped the history and culture of Assam, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to be celebrated today.
Q1. Who was the first 'Mantri Barphukan'?
Q1. Who was the first 'Mantri Barphukan'?
Answer: (C) Badanchandra Barphukan
Answer: (C) Badanchandra Barphukan
Answer: (C) Badanchandra Barphukan
Badan Chandra Barphukan was the chief of Ahom forces in Lower Assam and betrayed the kingdom by inviting the Burmese to invade Assam. He was installed as the Prime minister by the Burmese and later assassinated by Subedar Rup Singh in 1818.
Badan Chandra Barphukan was the chief of Ahom forces in Lower Assam and betrayed the kingdom by inviting the Burmese to invade Assam. He was installed as the Prime minister by the Burmese and later assassinated by Subedar Rup Singh in 1818.
Badan Chandra Barphukan was the chief of Ahom forces in Lower Assam and betrayed the kingdom by inviting the Burmese to invade Assam. He was installed as the Prime minister by the Burmese and later assassinated by Subedar Rup Singh in 1818.
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Q2. Purnananda Buragohain died after hearing the news of the defeat of the Ahoms in which battle?
Q2. Purnananda Buragohain died after hearing the news of the defeat of the Ahoms in which battle?
Answer: (D) Battle of Ghiladhari
Answer: (D) Battle of Ghiladhari
Answer: (D) Battle of Ghiladhari
Purnananda Buragohain died after hearing the news of the defeat of the Ahoms in the Battle of Ghiladhari 1817.
Purnananda Buragohain died after hearing the news of the defeat of the Ahoms in the Battle of Ghiladhari 1817.
Purnananda Buragohain died after hearing the news of the defeat of the Ahoms in the Battle of Ghiladhari 1817.
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Q3. Who built the stone bridge over the river Namdang?
Q3. Who built the stone bridge over the river Namdang?
Answer: (D) Rudra Singha
Answer: (D) Rudra Singha
Answer: (D) Rudra Singha
Rudra Singha, an Ahom king, constructed the historic stone bridge over the Namdang river, showcasing remarkable engineering skills for that era.
Rudra Singha, an Ahom king, constructed the historic stone bridge over the Namdang river, showcasing remarkable engineering skills for that era.
Rudra Singha, an Ahom king, constructed the historic stone bridge over the Namdang river, showcasing remarkable engineering skills for that era.
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Q4. Who led the expedition of English to Assam during Moamoriya Rebellion?
Q4. Who led the expedition of English to Assam during Moamoriya Rebellion?
Answer: (D) Captain Welsh
Answer: (D) Captain Welsh
Answer: (D) Captain Welsh
Captain Welsh led a British detachment to Assam during the Moamoria Rebellion. The Moamoria Rebellion was a 36-year conflict (1769–1805) between the Moamorias, an ethnic group in Assam, and the Ahom rulers.
In 1794, Captain Welsh captured Longpool and Rangpur. However, in 1794, Sir John Shore recalled Captain Welsh's expedition. The British forces left Assam after Gaurinath Sinha was reinstated in 1794, but the guerilla war continued. In 1805, the belligerents agreed to a compromise.
Captain Welsh led a British detachment to Assam during the Moamoria Rebellion. The Moamoria Rebellion was a 36-year conflict (1769–1805) between the Moamorias, an ethnic group in Assam, and the Ahom rulers. In 1794, Captain Welsh captured Longpool and Rangpur. However, in 1794, Sir John Shore recalled Captain Welsh's expedition. The British forces left Assam after Gaurinath Sinha was reinstated in 1794, but the guerilla war continued. In 1805, the belligerents agreed to a compromise.
Captain Welsh led a British detachment to Assam during the Moamoria Rebellion. The Moamoria Rebellion was a 36-year conflict (1769–1805) between the Moamorias, an ethnic group in Assam, and the Ahom rulers. In 1794, Captain Welsh captured Longpool and Rangpur. However, in 1794, Sir John Shore recalled Captain Welsh's expedition. The British forces left Assam after Gaurinath Sinha was reinstated in 1794, but the guerilla war continued. In 1805, the belligerents agreed to a compromise.
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Q5. The Ahom entered the Brahmaputra valley in
Q5. The Ahom entered the Brahmaputra valley in
Answer: (A) 1228
Answer: (A) 1228
Answer: (A) 1228
1228
1228
1228
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Q6. Who invited Burmese to invade Assam?
Q6. Who invited Burmese to invade Assam?
Answer: (B) Badan Chandra Borphukan
Answer: (B) Badan Chandra Borphukan
Answer: (B) Badan Chandra Borphukan
Badan Chandra Barphukan was the chief of Ahom forces in Lower Assam and betrayed the kingdom by inviting the Burmese to invade Assam. He was installed as the Prime minister by the Burmese and later assassinated by Subedar Rup Singh in 1818.
Badan Chandra Barphukan was the chief of Ahom forces in Lower Assam and betrayed the kingdom by inviting the Burmese to invade Assam. He was installed as the Prime minister by the Burmese and later assassinated by Subedar Rup Singh in 1818.
Badan Chandra Barphukan was the chief of Ahom forces in Lower Assam and betrayed the kingdom by inviting the Burmese to invade Assam. He was installed as the Prime minister by the Burmese and later assassinated by Subedar Rup Singh in 1818.
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Q7. The God of Learning of the Ahoms is known as
Q7. The God of Learning of the Ahoms is known as
Answer: (B) Ye-Cheng-Pha
Answer: (B) Ye-Cheng-Pha
Answer: (B) Ye-Cheng-Pha
According to the Ahom Chronicles, Ye-Cheng-Pha is the god of knowledge for the Ahom people. The Chronicles say that when Lengdon, the king of Mong Phi, sent his grandsons Khunlung and Khunlai to Mong Ri, Ye-Cheng-Pha advised them to perform various worships to honor the Phi-Dam (Ancestral Spirit) and Khwan elements. These worships include Umpha, Phuralong, Mae Dam Mae Phi, and Rik-khwan, which are performed on different occasions and in different months of the year.
According to the Ahom Chronicles, Ye-Cheng-Pha is the god of knowledge for the Ahom people. The Chronicles say that when Lengdon, the king of Mong Phi, sent his grandsons Khunlung and Khunlai to Mong Ri, Ye-Cheng-Pha advised them to perform various worships to honor the Phi-Dam (Ancestral Spirit) and Khwan elements. These worships include Umpha, Phuralong, Mae Dam Mae Phi, and Rik-khwan, which are performed on different occasions and in different months of the year.
According to the Ahom Chronicles, Ye-Cheng-Pha is the god of knowledge for the Ahom people. The Chronicles say that when Lengdon, the king of Mong Phi, sent his grandsons Khunlung and Khunlai to Mong Ri, Ye-Cheng-Pha advised them to perform various worships to honor the Phi-Dam (Ancestral Spirit) and Khwan elements. These worships include Umpha, Phuralong, Mae Dam Mae Phi, and Rik-khwan, which are performed on different occasions and in different months of the year.
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Q8. What was the first capital of Ahom kingdom?
Q8. What was the first capital of Ahom kingdom?
Answer: (A) Charaideo
Answer: (A) Charaideo
Answer: (A) Charaideo
Charaideo or Che-Rai-Doi (Literally: the shining city on the hills in Ahom language) is a town in Charaideo district, Assam, India and was also the first capital of the Ahom kingdom established by the first Ahom king Chao Lung Siu-Ka-Pha in 1253.
Charaideo or Che-Rai-Doi (Literally: the shining city on the hills in Ahom language) is a town in Charaideo district, Assam, India and was also the first capital of the Ahom kingdom established by the first Ahom king Chao Lung Siu-Ka-Pha in 1253.
Charaideo or Che-Rai-Doi (Literally: the shining city on the hills in Ahom language) is a town in Charaideo district, Assam, India and was also the first capital of the Ahom kingdom established by the first Ahom king Chao Lung Siu-Ka-Pha in 1253.
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Q9. Which river was designated as the boundary between the Ahoms and the Koch Kingdom by the 1563 Treaty of Majuli?
Q9. Which river was designated as the boundary between the Ahoms and the Koch Kingdom by the 1563 Treaty of Majuli?
Answer: (D) Subansiri
Answer: (D) Subansiri
Answer: (D) Subansiri
During the peace negotiations Nara Narayan was camped at Majuli. The terms that were finally settled on were: The Ahom king would accept Koch overlordship. The land on the North bank of the Brahmaputra to the west of Subansiri river were to be ceded to the Koch.
During the peace negotiations Nara Narayan was camped at Majuli. The terms that were finally settled on were: The Ahom king would accept Koch overlordship. The land on the North bank of the Brahmaputra to the west of Subansiri river were to be ceded to the Koch.
During the peace negotiations Nara Narayan was camped at Majuli. The terms that were finally settled on were: The Ahom king would accept Koch overlordship. The land on the North bank of the Brahmaputra to the west of Subansiri river were to be ceded to the Koch.
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Q10. During whose reign was the Shivdol constructed?
Q10. During whose reign was the Shivdol constructed?
Answer: (C) Siva Singha
Answer: (C) Siva Singha
Answer: (C) Siva Singha
The Siva Dol was built during the reign of King Shiva Singha of the Ahom dynasty, and constructed in 1734 by his queen, Ambika Kunwari.
The Siva Dol is a cluster of three Hindu temples, including the Siva Dol, Vishnu Dol, and Devi Dol, located on the banks of the Sivasagar Tank in Sivasagar Town, Assam. The Siva Dol is said to be the tallest Shiva temple in India, with a height of 104 feet, a perimeter of 195 feet, and an eight-foot high golden dome. The walls are decorated with statues of Hindu gods and goddesses.
The Siva Dol was built during the reign of King Shiva Singha of the Ahom dynasty, and constructed in 1734 by his queen, Ambika Kunwari. The Siva Dol is a cluster of three Hindu temples, including the Siva Dol, Vishnu Dol, and Devi Dol, located on the banks of the Sivasagar Tank in Sivasagar Town, Assam. The Siva Dol is said to be the tallest Shiva temple in India, with a height of 104 feet, a perimeter of 195 feet, and an eight-foot high golden dome. The walls are decorated with statues of Hindu gods and goddesses.
The Siva Dol was built during the reign of King Shiva Singha of the Ahom dynasty, and constructed in 1734 by his queen, Ambika Kunwari. The Siva Dol is a cluster of three Hindu temples, including the Siva Dol, Vishnu Dol, and Devi Dol, located on the banks of the Sivasagar Tank in Sivasagar Town, Assam. The Siva Dol is said to be the tallest Shiva temple in India, with a height of 104 feet, a perimeter of 195 feet, and an eight-foot high golden dome. The walls are decorated with statues of Hindu gods and goddesses.
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Q11. Who introduced the Buranji written in Assam?
Q11. Who introduced the Buranji written in Assam?
Answer: (A) The Ahom
Answer: (A) The Ahom
Answer: (A) The Ahom
Sukapha, the founder of the Ahom kingdom, is credited with initiating the tradition of writing Buranjis, which are historical chronicles and records.
Sukapha, the founder of the Ahom kingdom, is credited with initiating the tradition of writing Buranjis, which are historical chronicles and records.
Sukapha, the founder of the Ahom kingdom, is credited with initiating the tradition of writing Buranjis, which are historical chronicles and records.
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Q12. Ahoms basically belonged to?
Q12. Ahoms basically belonged to?
Answer: (C) Mongoloid
Answer: (C) Mongoloid
Answer: (C) Mongoloid
Mongoloid.
The Ahom dynasty (1228–1826) ruled the Ahom Kingdom in present-day Assam, India for nearly 598 years. The dynasty was established by Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao (present-day Yunnan, China) who came to Assam after crossing the Patkai mountains.
Mongoloid. The Ahom dynasty (1228–1826) ruled the Ahom Kingdom in present-day Assam, India for nearly 598 years. The dynasty was established by Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao (present-day Yunnan, China) who came to Assam after crossing the Patkai mountains.
Mongoloid. The Ahom dynasty (1228–1826) ruled the Ahom Kingdom in present-day Assam, India for nearly 598 years. The dynasty was established by Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao (present-day Yunnan, China) who came to Assam after crossing the Patkai mountains.
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Q13. What is name the final battle between Ahom and Mughal?
Q13. What is name the final battle between Ahom and Mughal?
Answer: (B) Battle of Itakhuli
Answer: (B) Battle of Itakhuli
Answer: (B) Battle of Itakhuli
Battle of Itakhuli
Battle of Itakhuli
Battle of Itakhuli
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Q14. Which period is often refers to as 'Maanar Din'?
Q14. Which period is often refers to as 'Maanar Din'?
Answer: (D) 1821-1826
Answer: (D) 1821-1826
Answer: (D) 1821-1826
The period between 1821 and 1826 is often referred to as "Maanar Din". The term is Assamese for "The days/period of the Burmese".
The period refers to the time when the Kingdom of Assam was under the control of Burma. The period is remembered with horror by the people of Assam.
The period was the climactic period of the Ahom kingdom. The population of Assam was greatly reduced by 2/3 and 1/3 of the men and boys were killed during this period.
The period between 1821 and 1826 is often referred to as "Maanar Din". The term is Assamese for "The days/period of the Burmese". The period refers to the time when the Kingdom of Assam was under the control of Burma. The period is remembered with horror by the people of Assam. The period was the climactic period of the Ahom kingdom. The population of Assam was greatly reduced by 2/3 and 1/3 of the men and boys were killed during this period.
The period between 1821 and 1826 is often referred to as "Maanar Din". The term is Assamese for "The days/period of the Burmese". The period refers to the time when the Kingdom of Assam was under the control of Burma. The period is remembered with horror by the people of Assam. The period was the climactic period of the Ahom kingdom. The population of Assam was greatly reduced by 2/3 and 1/3 of the men and boys were killed during this period.
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Q15. Burmese army entered Assam in 1817 through?
Q15. Burmese army entered Assam in 1817 through?
Answer: (D) Patkai
Answer: (D) Patkai
Answer: (D) Patkai
The Burmese army entered Assam in January 1817 through Patkai pass, led by General Bhamo and Badan Chandra Borphukan. The first battle was fought on March 27, 1817 at Ghiradari, where the Assamese army was outnumbered and surrendered within a week.
The Burmese army entered Assam in January 1817 through Patkai pass, led by General Bhamo and Badan Chandra Borphukan. The first battle was fought on March 27, 1817 at Ghiradari, where the Assamese army was outnumbered and surrendered within a week.
The Burmese army entered Assam in January 1817 through Patkai pass, led by General Bhamo and Badan Chandra Borphukan. The first battle was fought on March 27, 1817 at Ghiradari, where the Assamese army was outnumbered and surrendered within a week.
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Q16. The Chief of the Ahom Military during the reign of Chuhungmung and the husband of Mula Gabhoru was
Q16. The Chief of the Ahom Military during the reign of Chuhungmung and the husband of Mula Gabhoru was
Answer: (B) Frashenmung Borgohain
Answer: (B) Frashenmung Borgohain
Answer: (B) Frashenmung Borgohain
Phrasengmong Borgohain was the chief of the Ahom military during the reign of Ahom king Suhungmung. He was also the husband of Mula Gabhoru, the daughter of the previous Ahom king, Supimphaa.
Phrasengmong Borgohain was the chief of the Ahom military during the reign of Ahom king Suhungmung. He was also the husband of Mula Gabhoru, the daughter of the previous Ahom king, Supimphaa.
Phrasengmong Borgohain was the chief of the Ahom military during the reign of Ahom king Suhungmung. He was also the husband of Mula Gabhoru, the daughter of the previous Ahom king, Supimphaa.
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Q17. In Sukapha's era, the position of Bargohain was established. Who was the inaugural Bargohain?
Q17. In Sukapha's era, the position of Bargohain was established. Who was the inaugural Bargohain?
Answer: (C) Kang Ngan
Answer: (C) Kang Ngan
Answer: (C) Kang Ngan
Thao Mong Kang Ngan
Thao Mong Kang Ngan
Thao Mong Kang Ngan
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Q18. Who was the Kamata Princess who was handed over to the Ahoms in the peace treaty following the first Ahom-Kamata conflict during Sukhangpha's era?
Q18. Who was the Kamata Princess who was handed over to the Ahoms in the peace treaty following the first Ahom-Kamata conflict during Sukhangpha's era?
Answer: (C) Rajani
Answer: (C) Rajani
Answer: (C) Rajani
Rajani or Ragani
Rajani or Ragani
Rajani or Ragani
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Q19. The Temple of Jayasagar was constructed by whom?
Q19. The Temple of Jayasagar was constructed by whom?
Answer: (A) Rudra Singha
Answer: (A) Rudra Singha
Answer: (A) Rudra Singha
Ahom king Rudra Singha (1696–1714) built the Joysagar Tank in 1697 in Sibsagar, Assam, India in memory of his mother, Joymoti Konwari. The tank is believed to be India's largest man-made lake, covering 318 acres (1.29 km2) of land, with 155 acres (0.63 km2) of fresh water. The water level is 14 feet higher than ground level.
Ahom king Rudra Singha (1696–1714) built the Joysagar Tank in 1697 in Sibsagar, Assam, India in memory of his mother, Joymoti Konwari. The tank is believed to be India's largest man-made lake, covering 318 acres (1.29 km2) of land, with 155 acres (0.63 km2) of fresh water. The water level is 14 feet higher than ground level.
Ahom king Rudra Singha (1696–1714) built the Joysagar Tank in 1697 in Sibsagar, Assam, India in memory of his mother, Joymoti Konwari. The tank is believed to be India's largest man-made lake, covering 318 acres (1.29 km2) of land, with 155 acres (0.63 km2) of fresh water. The water level is 14 feet higher than ground level.
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Q20. Which famous battle is associated with the Ahom kingdom's defense against the Mughal empire?
Q20. Which famous battle is associated with the Ahom kingdom's defense against the Mughal empire?
Answer: (D) Battle of Saraighat
Answer: (D) Battle of Saraighat
Answer: (D) Battle of Saraighat
The Battle of Saraighat was a crucial naval battle fought between the Ahom kingdom and the Mughal empire, with the Ahoms emerging victorious under the leadership of Lachit Borphukan.
The Battle of Saraighat was a crucial naval battle fought between the Ahom kingdom and the Mughal empire, with the Ahoms emerging victorious under the leadership of Lachit Borphukan.
The Battle of Saraighat was a crucial naval battle fought between the Ahom kingdom and the Mughal empire, with the Ahoms emerging victorious under the leadership of Lachit Borphukan.
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