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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. From which year is Asom Divas or Sukaphaa Divas celebrated on 2nd December?
Q1. 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.
Q2. Who was the first Ahom ruler to officially embrace Hinduism?
Q2. 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.
Q3. Purnananda Buragohain died after hearing the news of the defeat of the Ahoms in which battle?
Q3. 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.
Q4. Which Ahom king is also known as 'Bamuni Konwar'?
Q4. 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.
Q5. Which battle is considered to be the last battle fought to revive the independence of Assam?
Q5. 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.
Q6. Badanchandra was assassinated in 1818 by whom?
Q6. 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.
Q7. Burmese invaded Assam for the first time in?
Q7. 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.
Q8. Which Ahom king is credited with defeating the Mughal army in the Battle of Saraighat in 1671?
Q8. Which Ahom king is credited with defeating the Mughal army in the Battle of Saraighat in 1671?
Answer: (D) Lachit Borphukan
Lachit Borphukan, the Commander in Chief of the Ahom Kingdom of Assam's Royal Army, is credited with defeating the Mughal army in the Battle of Saraighat in 1671. The battle took place on the Brahmaputra river in Saraighat, which is now part of Guwahati, Assam, India. It was a decisive victory that ended the Mughals' years-long siege of Guwahati.
Q9. During whose reign was the Rang Ghar constructed?
Q9. During whose reign was the Rang Ghar constructed?
Answer: (D) Rudra Singha
The Rang Ghar, a unique amphitheater in Assam, was initially constructed during the reign of Ahom king Rudra Singha in 1696. Although it was later rebuilt by his successor, Pramatta Singha, Rudra Singha's original construction marks the beginning of this iconic structure.
Q10. Which river was designated as the boundary between the Ahoms and the Koch Kingdom by the 1563 Treaty of Majuli?
Q10. Which river was designated as the boundary between the Ahoms and the Koch Kingdom by the 1563 Treaty of Majuli?
Answer: (D) Subansiri
During the peace negotiations Nara Narayan was camped at Majuli. The terms that were finally settled on were: The Ahom king would accept Koch overlordship. The land on the North bank of the Brahmaputra to the west of Subansiri river were to be ceded to the Koch.
Q11. The title 'Burah Raja' was associated with which Ahom king?
Q11. The title 'Burah Raja' was associated with which Ahom king?
Answer: (B) Pratap Singha
The title “Burha Raja” (Assamese for "Old King") is associated with the 17th Ahom king, Pratap Singha, also known as Susenghphaa. He was given this name because he was already older when he became king around 1545 and ruled until 1641.
Q12. What are the burial mounds of Ahom royalty commonly known as?
Q12. 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.
Q13. Who was known as Bhaganiya Roja?
Q13. Who was known as Bhaganiya Roja?
Answer: (C) Jayadhwaj Singha
Sutamla aka Jayadhwaj Singha, a king of the Ahom dynasty, was called Bhagania Roja due to his flight from the Mughal invader Mir Jumla.
Q14. What geographical feature was established as the boundary between the Ahoms and the Mughals following the Ahom victory in the Battle of Itakhuli?
Q14. What geographical feature was established as the boundary between the Ahoms and the Mughals following the Ahom victory in the Battle of Itakhuli?
Answer: (A) Manas River
The Manas River became the boundary between the Ahom and Mughal territories after the Ahom victory in the Battle of Itakhuli in 1682. This demarcation remained in place until the British occupation in 1826.
Q15. Which Ahom Princess was married off to the Mughals as per the Treaty of Ghilajharighat, 1663?
Q15. Which Ahom Princess was married off to the Mughals as per the Treaty of Ghilajharighat, 1663?
Answer: (C) Ramani Gabharu
Ramani Gabharu, the six-year-old daughter of Ahom king Jayadhwaj Singha, was sent to the Mughals as part of the 1663 Treaty of Ghilajharighat. She was renamed Rahmat Banu Begum after marrying the Mughal emperor Muhammad Azam Shah in 1668. The Treaty of Ghilajharighat was a peace treaty signed between the Ahoms and Mughals after conflict. The first term of the treaty required the Ahoms to send a six-year-old girl to the Mughal harem, which some say was humiliating. King Jayadhwaj Singha couldn't bear this and died later that year.
Q16. Which dynasty ruled Assam for the longest period?
Q16. 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.
Q17. The Me-Dam-Me-Phi festival is celebrated by
Q17. The Me-Dam-Me-Phi festival is celebrated by
Answer: (B) Ahom
Ahom
Q18. During the reign of which Ahom King Shaktism become very strong?
Q18. During the reign of which Ahom King Shaktism become very strong?
Answer: (A) Siva Singha
Shaktism became strong during the reign of the Ahom kings Gadadhar Singha (1682–1696) and Siva Singha (1714–). Siva Singha was a strong Shakta and was influenced by Brahmins. He made Shaktism the state religion.
Q19. The Chief of the Ahom Military during the reign of Chuhungmung and the husband of Mula Gabhoru was
Q19. 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.
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.