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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. What is the traditional term for an Ahom marriage?
Q1. 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.
Q2. Which temple was built by 'Dor Raja' Ambika?
Q2. Which temple was built by 'Dor Raja' Ambika?
Answer: (B) Shivadoul
The Siva Dol, a prominent landmark in Sivasagar, Assam, was built by 'Dor Raja' Ambika, the queen of Ahom king Swargadeo Siba Singha, in 1734. This towering temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is a significant example of Ahom architecture.
Q3. What was the last capital of Ahom Kingdom?
Q3. 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.
Q4. The name of the first ahom king is
Q4. The name of the first ahom king is
Answer: (B) Sukaphaa
Chaolung Sukaphaa
Q5. In the 1639 Treaty of Asurar Ali during Pratap Singha's reign, who were the commanders on both the Mughal and Ahom sides?
Q5. In the 1639 Treaty of Asurar Ali during Pratap Singha's reign, who were the commanders on both the Mughal and Ahom sides?
Answer: (D) Allah Yar Khan vs Momai Tamuli
The Treaty of Asurar Ali was a significant peace agreement between the Mughal Empire and the Ahom Kingdom. Allah Yar Khan, the Mughal Faujdar of Bengal, and Momai Tamuli Borbarua, the Ahom Commander-in-Chief, represented their respective sides in negotiating and signing the treaty.
Q6. What is the name of Siva Singha's first wife who excavated the Gaurisagar Tank?
Q6. What is the name of Siva Singha's first wife who excavated the Gaurisagar Tank?
Answer: (A) Barraja Phuleshwari
Bar Raja Phuleswari Konwari, the first wife of King Siva Singha, is credited with excavating the Gaurisagar Tank. She was a powerful queen who also constructed three significant temples on the tank's banks.
Q7. Burmese invaded Assam for the second time in?
Q7. Burmese invaded Assam for the second time in?
Answer: (C) 1819
The second Burmese invasion of Assam took place on February 15, 1819. The Burmese army, led by Kiamingi (Ala Mingi Borgohain), was met by an army led by Jagannath Dhekial Phukan at Phulapanichiga, near Janji. The Burmese army was defeated, losing about 300 soldiers, and retreated a short distance.
Q8. How many times did the Mughals attack Assam?
Q8. How many times did the Mughals attack Assam?
Answer: (D) 17 times
17 times
Q9. Who succeeded the Borgohain and Burhagohain during the interregnum period of 1376-1380 A.D.?
Q9. Who succeeded the Borgohain and Burhagohain during the interregnum period of 1376-1380 A.D.?
Answer: (C) Tyao Khamti
During the interregnum period following the assassination of King Sutuphaa, Tyao Khamti succeeded the Borgohain and Burhagohain to become the king of Ahom.
Q10. The Chief of the Ahom Military during the reign of Chuhungmung and the husband of Mula Gabhoru was
Q10. 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.
Q11. Maidams are designed in the shape of
Q11. Maidams are designed in the shape of
Answer: (A) Pyramids
Maidams are designed in the shape of a pyramid. They are the burial mounds of the Ahom kings in Assam, India. The pyramid-like structure is a characteristic feature of these ancient tombs.
Q12. Which Ahom king shifted his capital to Bokota near Dihing?
Q12. Which Ahom king shifted his capital to Bokota near Dihing?
Answer: (C) Suhungmung
Suhungmung was the Ahom king who shifted his capital to Bokota near Dihing. He ruled from 1497 to 1539 AD. He is also known as Dihingia Raja due to his association with the Dihing River.
Q13. Who were the notable leaders of Dandua Droh?
Q13. Who were the notable leaders of Dandua Droh?
Answer: (D) Hara Dutta and Bira Dutta
Dandua Droh is an Assamese historical novel by Rajani Kanta Bardolai, published in 1909. The book is based on the Dundiya rebellion, a significant revolt in the history of Assam. Haradatta Choudhury and his brother Biradatta, they arranged a large force of Barkandazes, mainly of Hindustanis and Sikhs against the Ahom government.
Q14. Who is credited with constructing the City of Jorhat, declared as the final capital of the Ahoms, during Gadadhar Singha's rule?
Q14. Who is credited with constructing the City of Jorhat, declared as the final capital of the Ahoms, during Gadadhar Singha's rule?
Answer: (A) Purnananda Burhagohain
Purnananda Burhagohain
Q15. The Ahom dynasty, which ruled Assam for several centuries, originated from which region?
Q15. The Ahom dynasty, which ruled Assam for several centuries, originated from which region?
Answer: (B) Yunnan
The Ahom dynasty, which ruled Assam for over six centuries, originated from the Tai people of Yunnan Province in southwestern China. Led by Sukaphaa, they migrated to Assam in the 13th century and established their kingdom, gradually expanding their control over the region.
Q16. Who was the first 'Mantri Barphukan'?
Q16. Who was the first 'Mantri 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.
Q17. Who was the first Ahom ruler to officially embrace Hinduism?
Q17. Who was the first Ahom ruler to officially embrace Hinduism?
Answer: (D) Jayadhwaj Singha
While the Ahom kingdom was gradually influenced by Hinduism over centuries, Jayadhvaj Singha was the first Ahom king to formally accept the religion. This occurred during his reign from 1648 to 1663.
Q18. Who is the renowned Ahom monarch whose father was Tyao Khamti?
Q18. Who is the renowned Ahom monarch whose father was Tyao Khamti?
Answer: (A) Sudangpha
Sudangphaa was an Ahom king whose father was Tyao Khamti. He succeeded his father to the throne and played a significant role in the history of the Ahom kingdom.
Q19. 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?
Q19. 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
Q20. Which Ahom queen constructed the Sivadol in Sivasagar?
Q20. Which Ahom queen constructed the Sivadol in Sivasagar?
Answer: (A) Ambika Kunwori
Ambika, the queen of Ahom king Swargadeo Siva Singha, is credited with constructing the Sivadol in Sivasagar. It's a magnificent Shiva temple and a prominent landmark of Assam.