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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. Where did Gadapani or Gadadhar Singha establish his capital?
Q1. Where did Gadapani or Gadadhar Singha establish his capital?
Answer: (B) Borkola
Gadapani or Gadadhar Singha, also known as Supatphaa, was a significant Ahom king who ruled from 1681 to 1696. He established his capital at Barkola, a strategic location in the Ahom kingdom. This shift in the capital marked a new era in the kingdom's governance and administration.
Q2. The Tripura Buranjis were authored by?
Q2. The Tripura Buranjis were authored by?
Answer: (A) Ratna Kandali and Arjun Das Bairagee
The Tripura Buranji is a historical account of the diplomatic relations between the Ahom and Tripura kingdoms. It was authored by Ratna Kandali Sarma Kataki and Arjun Das Bairagi Kataki, who were envoys of the Ahom kingdom.
Q3. Which Ahom ruler moved his capital to Garhgaon?
Q3. 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.
Q4. Which king conducted the first organized population census in Assam?
Q4. Which king conducted the first organized population census in Assam?
Answer: (A) Suhungmung
Suhungmung was the Ahom king who conducted the first state-wide census of adult males in Assam in 1510. The census was called a piyal.
Q5. Which historical event in Assam marked the transition from the Ahom kingdom to British colonial rule, and was signed on February 24, 1826?
Q5. Which historical event in Assam marked the transition from the Ahom kingdom to British colonial rule, and was signed on February 24, 1826?
Answer: (A) Treaty of Yandaboo
The Treaty of Yandaboo was a historical agreement signed on February 24, 1826, between the Ahom kingdom and the British East India Company, marking the transition from the Ahom kingdom to British colonial rule in Assam. The treaty ended the First Anglo-Burmese War and paved the way for British rule in Assam.
Q6. The Namdang Stone Bridge was constructed during the reign of which Ahom king?
Q6. The Namdang Stone Bridge was constructed during the reign of which Ahom king?
Answer: (B) Rudra Singha
Rudra Singha
Q7. Which famous battle is associated with the Ahom kingdom's defense against the Mughal empire?
Q7. 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.
Q8. In the 1639 Treaty of Asurar Ali during Pratap Singha's reign, who were the commanders on both the Mughal and Ahom sides?
Q8. 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.
Q9. Billeswar Devalaya of Nalbari bulit by which Ahom King?
Q9. Billeswar Devalaya of Nalbari bulit by which Ahom King?
Answer: (A) Siva Singh
Siva Singh
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. What is the name of Siva Singha's first wife who excavated the Gaurisagar Tank?
Q11. 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.
Q12. Which king is also known as 'Bhagaraja'?
Q12. Which king is also known as 'Bhagaraja'?
Answer: (D) Jayaditya Singha
Surampha, also known as Swargadeo Jayaditya Singha, is the Ahom king who is referred to as 'Bhagaraja' in historical texts. The nickname is derived from the Assamese word 'bhaga', meaning 'broken' or 'to end something', possibly alluding to his untimely demise or the end of his reign.
Q13. Which dynasty ruled Assam for the longest period?
Q13. Which dynasty ruled Assam for the longest period?
Answer: (C) Ahom Dynasty
The Ahom dynasty ruled Assam for over six centuries, leaving a significant impact on the region's culture and heritage.
Q14. Which temple was built by 'Dor Raja' Ambika?
Q14. 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.
Q15. What are the burial mounds of Ahom royalty commonly known as?
Q15. 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.
Q16. The Ahom dynasty, which ruled Assam for several centuries, originated from which region?
Q16. 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.
Q17. Between whom the battle of Ghiladhari was fought?
Q17. 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.
Q18. Which Ahom king was defeated in the battle of Mahargarh?
Q18. Which Ahom king was defeated in the battle of Mahargarh?
Answer: (D) Chandrakanta Singha
Chandrakanta Singha, a Tungkhungia king of the Ahom dynasty, was defeated in the Battle of Mahargarh. The battle took place on April 26, 1824, and ended the Ahoms' 600-year rule.
Q19. Which Ahom king is also known as 'Bamuni Konwar'?
Q19. 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.
Q20. Hastividayarnava was composed by Sukumar Barkaith. He served in the court of which Ahom king?
Q20. 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.