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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 last independent Ahom King?
Q1. Who was the last independent Ahom King?
Answer: (D) Purandar Singha
Purandar Singha
Q2. Which Ahom king was known as 'Maane Pata Raja'?
Q2. Which Ahom king was known as 'Maane Pata Raja'?
Answer: (B) Jogeshwar Singha
Being a puppet in the hands of the Burmese, Jogeswar Singha was unable to exercise any authority, during his reign. People use to refer him as “Maane pota Raja”, means king installed by Burmese.
Q3. Whom did the Moamoriyas first established as king?
Q3. Whom did the Moamoriyas first established as king?
Answer: (A) Ramakanta
The Moamoriyas first established Ramakanta or Ramananda as King.
Q4. Which Ahom king witnessed the occurrence of Dondoa Droh?
Q4. Which Ahom king witnessed the occurrence of Dondoa Droh?
Answer: (B) Kamaleshwar Singha
Kamaleshwar Singha
Q5. 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?
Q5. 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
Rajani or Ragani
Q6. What is the Tutelary deity of the Ahoms called?
Q6. What is the Tutelary deity of the Ahoms called?
Answer: (C) Chumdeo
The Ahom royal family kept two secret tutelary deities, Chumdeo (Chumpha-rung-Seng-Mong) and Sheng. The Ahom king Sukapha brought Chumdeo with him from Mong Phi across the Patkai mountains to Assam. The relic represented the king's sovereignty and was kept in the royal seat until Suklenmung moved it in 1539–1552. Only the king could touch or worship it. Public belief held that Chumdeo granted endless wealth and made the enemy invincible. The stone-like deity disappeared after Ahom rule ended in Assam.
Q7. Which Ahom monarch relocated his capital to Charagua near Dihing?
Q7. Which Ahom monarch relocated his capital to Charagua near Dihing?
Answer: (A) Sudangpha
Sudangpha shifted his capital to Charagua near Dihing.
Q8. The Chief of the Ahom Military during the reign of Chuhungmung and the husband of Mula Gabhoru was
Q8. The Chief of the Ahom Military during the reign of Chuhungmung and the husband of Mula Gabhoru was
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.
Q9. Tipam, the first Ahom headquarters founded by Sukapha, is situated between
Q9. Tipam, the first Ahom headquarters founded by Sukapha, is situated between
Answer: (B) Burhi Dihing and Disang
Burhi Dihing and Disang
Q10. Burmese invaded Assam for the first time in?
Q10. Burmese invaded Assam for the first time in?
Answer: (A) 1817
The Burmese first invaded Assam in January 1817. The first battle took place on March 27, 1817, at Ghiladhari. The Burmese monarch sent an expeditionary force led by General Bhamo and Badan Chandra Borpukhan. The Assamese army was led by Daman Gogoi, Haw Bora, and Jama Khan. The Burmese force of 16,000 defeated the Assamese force in the Battle of Ghiladhari.
Q11. Which Ahom king is said to have adopted the title of Swargadeo/Swarganarayan?
Q11. Which Ahom king is said to have adopted the title of Swargadeo/Swarganarayan?
Answer: (C) Suhungmung
Suhungmung was the first Ahom king to adopt the Hindu name "Swarga Narayan". The title "Swargadeo" or "Lord of Heaven" in Assamese was later given to Suhungmung and his successors.
Q12. Which famous battle is associated with the Ahom kingdom's defense against the Mughal empire?
Q12. Which famous battle is associated with the Ahom kingdom's defense against the Mughal empire?
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.
Q13. The name of the first ahom king is
Q13. The name of the first ahom king is
Answer: (B) Sukaphaa
Chaolung Sukaphaa
Q14. Between whom the battle of Ghiladhari was fought?
Q14. Between whom the battle of Ghiladhari was fought?
Answer: (B) Burmese and Ahom
The Battle of Ghiladhari was fought on March 27, 1817 between the Burmese forces and the Assamese army. The Burmese forces were led by General Bhamo and the Assamese forces were led by Daman Gogoi, Hau Bora, and Jama Khan. The Burmese forces defeated the Assamese army, and the Assamese army surrendered within a week.
Q15. Who was known as Bhaganiya Roja?
Q15. Who was known as Bhaganiya Roja?
Answer: (C) Jayadhwaj Singha
Sutamla aka Jayadhwaj Singha, a king of the Ahom dynasty, was called Bhagania Roja due to his flight from the Mughal invader Mir Jumla.
Q16. Which Ahom ruler was known by the title Lora Roja?
Q16. Which Ahom ruler was known by the title Lora Roja?
Answer: (D) Sulikpha
Swargodeo Sulikphaa, an Ahom king, was commonly known as Lora Raja, which means "Boy King". He was given the name Sulikphaa by an Ahom priest and Ratnadhwaj Singha by a Hindu priest because he was young when he became king.
Q17. Which of these is a famous historical site in Assam, known for its unique architectural style?
Q17. Which of these is a famous historical site in Assam, known for its unique architectural style?
Answer: (B) Rang Ghar
Rang Ghar is a unique amphitheater-like structure built by Ahom king Swargadeo Pratap Singha. It is renowned for its architectural beauty and historical significance.
Q18. Which Ahom Ruler adopted the Ahom name Sudingpha?
Q18. Which Ahom Ruler adopted the Ahom name Sudingpha?
Answer: (A) Chandrakanta Singha
Sudingphaa aka Chandrakanta Singha, was a Tungkhungia king of the Ahom dynasty, who ruled at the climactic of the Ahom kingdom. His reign witnessed the invasion of Burmese on Assam and its subsequent occupation by British East India Company.
Q19. Who led the expedition of English to Assam during Moamoriya Rebellion?
Q19. Who led the expedition of English to Assam during Moamoriya Rebellion?
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.
Q20. Burmese army entered Assam in 1817 through?
Q20. Burmese army entered Assam in 1817 through?
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.