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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. Purnananda Buragohain died after hearing the news of the defeat of the Ahoms in which battle?
Q1. Purnananda Buragohain died after hearing the news of the defeat of the Ahoms in which battle?
Answer: (D) Battle of Ghiladhari
Purnananda Buragohain died after hearing the news of the defeat of the Ahoms in the Battle of Ghiladhari 1817.
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. Burmese army entered Assam in 1817 through?
Q3. 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.
Q4. Which Ahom ruler was known by the title Lora Roja?
Q4. 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.
Q5. What is the traditional term for an Ahom marriage?
Q5. What is the traditional term for an Ahom marriage?
Answer: (C) Chaklang
Chaklong is the traditional and culturally rich marriage ceremony of the Ahom people, an indigenous community of Assam, India.
Q6. Which Ahom king requested the English to help them in Moamoriya Rebellion?
Q6. Which Ahom king requested the English to help them in Moamoriya Rebellion?
Answer: (B) Gaurinath Singha
The 35th king of the Ahom kingdom, Suhitpangphaa, also known as Gaurinath Singha, reigned from 1780–1794. His reign was marked by the rise of the Moamoria rebellion and the decentralization of Ahom power. The Moamoria Rebellion was a power struggle between the Ahom king and the Moamoria tribe, followers of Mayamara Satra, that lasted from 1769 to 1805. The rebellion began during the reign of Ahom King Lakshmi Singha and ended during the reign of Ahom King Kamaleswar Singha.
Q7. Which Ahom king assumed the titles Maharaja and Rajrajeshwar Chakravarty?
Q7. Which Ahom king assumed the titles Maharaja and Rajrajeshwar Chakravarty?
Answer: (D) Sudangpha
Sudangpha was the first Ahom king to assume the titles Maharaja and Rajrajeshwar Chakravarty, which signify "Great King" and "King of Kings," respectively. He ruled from 1397 to 1403 AD.
Q8. The Navagraha Temple of Assam was bulit by which Ahom King?
Q8. The Navagraha Temple of Assam was bulit by which Ahom King?
Answer: (A) Rajeswar Singha
Rajeswar Singha
Q9. Where did Sukapha establish his first kingdom in 1253?
Q9. Where did Sukapha establish his first kingdom in 1253?
Answer: (D) Charaideo
Sukapha, the founder of the Ahom dynasty, established his first kingdom at Charaideo in 1253. Charaideo remained a significant historical and cultural center for the Ahom people for many years, even after the capital was moved to other locations.
Q10. The Mughal general who invaded Garhgaon was
Q10. The Mughal general who invaded Garhgaon was
Answer: (C) Mir Jumla
Mir Jumla
Q11. Who hatched the conspiracy to kill Badanchandra?
Q11. Who hatched the conspiracy to kill Badanchandra?
Answer: (C) Numali Rajmao
Badanchandra was assassinated in 1818 by a Subedar named Rup Singh in a conspiracy hatched by Numali Rajmao, mother of King Chandrakanta,and a few officials.
Q12. Who introduced the Buranji written in Assam?
Q12. Who introduced the Buranji written in Assam?
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.
Q13. Which present site in Assam where the Battle of Itakhuli unfolded in 1682 A.D.?
Q13. Which present site in Assam where the Battle of Itakhuli unfolded in 1682 A.D.?
Answer: (D) Sukreswar in Guwahati
The Battle of Itakhuli was fought in the vicinity of what is now Sukreswar in Guwahati in Assam. This victory was crucial in pushing back Mughal control and recovering the region.
Q14. Who commanded the Mughal forces during the Battle of Itakhuli?
Q14. Who commanded the Mughal forces during the Battle of Itakhuli?
Answer: (D) Mansur Khan
Mansur Khan was the Faujdar (military commander) leading the Mughal forces during the Battle of Itakhuli, which took place in 1682 AD.
Q15. When was a trade treaty signed between Gaurinath Singha and Captain Welsh?
Q15. When was a trade treaty signed between Gaurinath Singha and Captain Welsh?
Answer: (C) 1793
To evaluate how at the invitation of the Ahom king Gaurinath Singha the British came to Assam and how in the name of establishing peace in Assam persuaded the king to sign a commercial treaty with him on 28th Feb, 1793.
Q16. When was the Ahom Kingdom established?
Q16. When was the Ahom Kingdom established?
Answer: (D) 1228
The Ahom Kingdom was established in 1253 by Sukapha, a Tai prince who migrated from Mong Mao (present-day Yunnan Province, China). The Ahom dynasty ruled Assam for nearly 600 years until its annexation by the British Empire in 1826.
Q17. Who led the Ahom forces during the Battle of Itakhuli?
Q17. Who led the Ahom forces during the Battle of Itakhuli?
Answer: (C) Dihingia Alun Barbaruah
Dihingia Alun Borbarua was the commander of the Ahom forces during the Battle of Itakhuli, where they defeated the Mughals and reclaimed Guwahati.
Q18. What was the last capital of Ahom Kingdom?
Q18. What was the last capital of Ahom Kingdom?
Answer: (B) Jorhat
Jorhat was established as the last capital of the Ahom Kingdom in 1794 by King Gaurinath Singha. It replaced Rangpur, which had been the capital since 1696.
Q19. Who built the stone bridge over the river Namdang?
Q19. Who built the stone bridge over the river Namdang?
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.
Q20. Which Ahom king is also known as 'Bamuni Konwar'?
Q20. Which Ahom king is also known as 'Bamuni Konwar'?
Answer: (C) Sudangphaa
Sudangphaa (1397–1407), the first Ahom king to perform the coronation ceremony, was also known as Bamuni Konwar. The name comes from being raised in a Brahmin household. Although he introduced Hindu practices to the Ahom community, he didn't convert to Hinduism himself. He also established the practice of Singarigharutha, the Ahom king's coronation ceremony.