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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. Which battle is considered to be the last battle fought to revive the independence of Assam?
Q1. Which battle is considered to be the last battle fought to revive the independence of Assam?
Answer: (A) Battle of Mahargarh
The Battle of Mohgarh, which took place on April 26, 1824, is considered the last battle fought to revive the independence of Assam. The Ahoms lost the battle to the Mans (Burmese), ending their 600-year rule.
Q2. Which Ahom queen constructed the Sivadol in Sivasagar?
Q2. 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.
Q3. Who built the stone bridge over the river Namdang?
Q3. 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.
Q4. Through which pass of the Patkai ranges did Sukapha lead his march?
Q4. Through which pass of the Patkai ranges did Sukapha lead his march?
Answer: (D) Pangsau Pass
Sukapha led his march through the Patkai Pass. This pass, also known as the Pangsau Pass, is located in the Patkai Range on the Indo-Myanmar border. It was the most convenient route for the Ahoms to enter the Brahmaputra Valley.
Q5. What is the name of Siva Singha's first wife who excavated the Gaurisagar Tank?
Q5. 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.
Q6. What are the burial mounds of Ahom royalty commonly known as?
Q6. What are the burial mounds of Ahom royalty commonly known as?
Answer: (C) Moidam
Moidams are the distinctive burial mounds constructed for Ahom royalty and their families.
Q7. Hastividayarnava was composed by Sukumar Barkaith. He served in the court of which Ahom king?
Q7. Hastividayarnava was composed by Sukumar Barkaith. He served in the court of which Ahom king?
Answer: (B) Siva Singha
Sukumar Barkaith was a court poet during the reign of Ahom King Siva Singha. He is best known for composing the Hastividayarnava, a treatise on elephant management.
Q8. Ahoms basically belonged to?
Q8. Ahoms basically belonged to?
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.
Q9. Which Ahom ruler moved his capital to Garhgaon?
Q9. Which Ahom ruler moved his capital to Garhgaon?
Answer: (A) Suklengmung
Suklenmung(1539–1552) was a king of the Ahom kingdom in medieval Assam. Since he established his capital at Garhgaon (which would remain the capital of the Ahom kingdom till the establishment of the Tungkhungia kings), he is also called the Garhgaiya roja in the Buranjis.
Q10. Who was the first 'Mantri Barphukan'?
Q10. 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.
Q11. Who was the last independent Ahom King?
Q11. Who was the last independent Ahom King?
Answer: (D) Purandar Singha
Purandar Singha
Q12. Which temple was constructed by Ahom king Rajeswar Singha in 1752 A.D.?
Q12. Which temple was constructed by Ahom king Rajeswar Singha in 1752 A.D.?
Answer: (A) Navagraha Temple
Ahom King Rajeswar Singha built the Navagraha Temple in Guwahati, Assam in 1752 AD. The temple is dedicated to the nine planets of Hindu astronomy, known as the Navagrahas.
Q13. Badanchandra was assassinated in 1818 by whom?
Q13. Badanchandra was assassinated in 1818 by whom?
Answer: (B) Subedar Rup Singh
Badan Chandra Barphukan was assassinated by Subedar Rup Singh in 1818. Badan Chandra Barphukan was the chief of Ahom forces in Lower Assam. He betrayed the kingdom by inviting the Burmese to invade Assam. The Burmese installed him as the Prime minister.
Q14. Kirtichandra was appointed as the Barbaruah during the reign of which Ahom king?
Q14. Kirtichandra was appointed as the Barbaruah during the reign of which Ahom king?
Answer: (B) Pramatta Singha
Kirtichandra was appointed as the Barbaruah, a high-ranking position in the Ahom administration, during the reign of King Pramatta Singha.
Q15. Who was the spouse of Kuranganayani?
Q15. Who was the spouse of Kuranganayani?
Answer: (D) Rajeswar Singha
Kuranganayani, a Manipuri princess, was married to the Ahom king Rajeswar Singha. Their marriage played a significant role in the relationship between the Ahom and Manipuri kingdoms.
Q16. Burmese invaded Assam for the second time in?
Q16. 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.
Q17. In which year did the second Moamoriya Rebellion occur?
Q17. In which year did the second Moamoriya Rebellion occur?
Answer: (D) 1782
The Moamoria Rebellion was a prolonged conflict with multiple phases. The second phase of this rebellion began in 1782.
Q18. According to the Paik system of the Ahoms, how many paiks were under the official Phukan?
Q18. According to the Paik system of the Ahoms, how many paiks were under the official Phukan?
Answer: (C) 6000
In the Ahom kingdom's Paik system, a Phukan commanded 6,000 paiks. The Paik system was a corvee labor system that formed the backbone of the Ahom military. Every able-bodied male citizen between the ages of 16 and 50 was registered as a paik and served in the army for a set amount of time each year. In exchange for serving the state, paiks received a piece of land for cultivation.
Q19. The Ahom dynasty, which ruled Assam for several centuries, originated from which region?
Q19. 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.
Q20. During the rule of which Ahom king did the Battle of Alaboi occur?
Q20. During the rule of which Ahom king did the Battle of Alaboi occur?
Answer: (C) Chakradhwaj Singha
The Battle of Alaboi was fought between the Ahom Kingdom and the Mughal Empire around 5 August 1669. The result was a Mughal victory, but Ram Singh I's next move was to open negotiations for peace. The Assamese also were tired of war, and hostilities were suspended for a time. Soon after the battle of Alaboi, Chakradhwaj Singha died in 1669. He was succeeded by his brother Udayaditya Singha. This was part of the seizure of Guwahati that led up to the final Battle of Saraighat which the Ahoms won.