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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 Ahom king witnessed the occurrence of Dondoa Droh?
Q1. Which Ahom king witnessed the occurrence of Dondoa Droh?
Answer: (B) Kamaleshwar Singha
Kamaleshwar Singha
Q2. Which present site in Assam where the Battle of Itakhuli unfolded in 1682 A.D.?
Q2. 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.
Q3. When was Piyoli Barphukan and Jeuram Dulia Barua hanged to death?
Q3. When was Piyoli Barphukan and Jeuram Dulia Barua hanged to death?
Answer: (B) 1830
Piyoli Barphukan and Jeuram Dulia Baruah were hanged to death in 1830 and the rest were expelled from the country. Thus Assam passed into the hands of the British. Besides Assam, they annexed Khamtis, Singhpho, Matak, Kachari, Naga, Garo, Luchai and other hilly kingdoms to the ever growing empire.
Q4. Which Satra was established by Ahom King Jayaddhwaj Singha?
Q4. Which Satra was established by Ahom King Jayaddhwaj Singha?
Answer: (A) Aauniati Satra
Sri Sri Auniati Satra, located in Majuli, Assam, was established by the Ahom King Jayaddhwaj Singha.
Q5. Which of these is a famous historical site in Assam, known for its unique architectural style?
Q5. 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.
Q6. In what year did the Battle of Alaboi took Place?
Q6. In what year did the Battle of Alaboi took Place?
Answer: (C) 5 August, 1669
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.
Q7. Who introduced the Buranji written in Assam?
Q7. 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.
Q8. Which Ahom king is also known as 'Bamuni Konwar'?
Q8. 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.
Q9. When did British first visit Assam?
Q9. When did British first visit Assam?
Answer: (C) 1792
The Assam proper i.e.the Brahmaputra Valley came under the British contact during the tenure of the Ahom King Gaurinath Singh(1769-80) when he sought for military help to control the uprising of the Moamarias. Lord Cornwallis, the then Governor General sent Capt. Welsh in September,1792.
Q10. Whom did the Moamoriyas established as king after their victory in third phase of the rebellion?
Q10. Whom did the Moamoriyas established as king after their victory in third phase of the rebellion?
Answer: (D) Bharat Singha
Bharat Singha
Q11. Which Ahom queen constructed the Sivadol in Sivasagar?
Q11. 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.
Q12. Burmese invaded Assam for the first time in?
Q12. 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.
Q13. During whose reign was the Dhodar Ali constructed?
Q13. During whose reign was the Dhodar Ali constructed?
Answer: (B) Gadadhar Singha
The Dhodar Ali road was constructed during the reign of Ahom King Gadadhar Singha, around the year 1687. The road is named after the "dhods" (lazy people) who were forced to build it.
Q14. Who built the stone bridge over the river Namdang?
Q14. 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.
Q15. Where did Sukapha establish his first kingdom in 1253?
Q15. 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.
Q16. Which Ahom king is said to have adopted the title of Swargadeo/Swarganarayan?
Q16. 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.
Q17. 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?
Q17. 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
Q18. Burmese invaded Assam for the second time in?
Q18. 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.
Q19. From which year is Asom Divas or Sukaphaa Divas celebrated on 2nd December?
Q19. From which year is Asom Divas or Sukaphaa Divas celebrated on 2nd December?
Answer: (A) 1996
Since 1996, December 2 has been celebrated in Assam as the Sukaphaa Divas, or Asom Divas (Assam Day), to commemorate the advent of the first king of the Ahom kingdom in Assam after his journey over the Patkai Hills.
Q20. Against whom did Mula Gabharu died fighting with?
Q20. Against whom did Mula Gabharu died fighting with?
Answer: (D) Turbaq
On the fourth day of the war, she saw her husband's murderer, the commander Turbak Khan. Seeing her husband's murderer in the war zone, Nang Mula bravely fought with Turbak Khan. But Turbak Khan was a trained fighter and so he killed Mula Gabharu. After her death, the Ahom soldiers were awakened in new strength.