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Assam is a state in northeastern India, south of the eastern Himalayas along the Brahmaputra and Barak River valleys. Assam covers an area of 78,438 km2 (30,285 sq mi).
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Category Description: Assam is a state in northeastern India, south of the eastern Himalayas along the Brahmaputra and Barak River valleys. Assam covers an area of 78,438 km2 (30,285 sq mi). The state is bordered by Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh to the north; Nagaland and Manipur to the east; Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram and Bangladesh to the south; and West Bengal to the west. Assamese and Boro are the official languages of Assam, while Bengali is an additional official language in the Barak Valley. History of Assam consists of various histories of tribes - Ahom, Bodo, Kachari, Rabha, etc. Lets explore history of Assam in the form of MCQ Quiz.
Q1. When was the Assam Tea Company established?
Q1. When was the Assam Tea Company established?
Answer: (C) 1839
Answer: (C) 1839
Answer: (C) 1839
The Assam Tea Company, a pioneering company in the Indian tea industry, was established in 1839. This marked a significant step in the organized cultivation and commercialization of tea in Assam, which had been discovered to have indigenous tea plants. The company played a vital role in developing tea plantations and establishing Assam as a major tea-producing region.
The Assam Tea Company, a pioneering company in the Indian tea industry, was established in 1839. This marked a significant step in the organized cultivation and commercialization of tea in Assam, which had been discovered to have indigenous tea plants. The company played a vital role in developing tea plantations and establishing Assam as a major tea-producing region.
The Assam Tea Company, a pioneering company in the Indian tea industry, was established in 1839. This marked a significant step in the organized cultivation and commercialization of tea in Assam, which had been discovered to have indigenous tea plants. The company played a vital role in developing tea plantations and establishing Assam as a major tea-producing region.
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Q2. Who is the founder of the Assam Sangha, a medieval kingdom that ruled Assam from the 13th to the 16th century?
Q2. Who is the founder of the Assam Sangha, a medieval kingdom that ruled Assam from the 13th to the 16th century?
Answer: (A) Sukaphaa
Answer: (A) Sukaphaa
Answer: (A) Sukaphaa
Sukaphaa was the founder of the Ahom kingdom, also known as the Assam Sangha, which ruled Assam from 1228 to 1826. He was a Tai prince from present-day Myanmar who united various tribes and expanded the kingdom.
Sukaphaa was the founder of the Ahom kingdom, also known as the Assam Sangha, which ruled Assam from 1228 to 1826. He was a Tai prince from present-day Myanmar who united various tribes and expanded the kingdom.
Sukaphaa was the founder of the Ahom kingdom, also known as the Assam Sangha, which ruled Assam from 1228 to 1826. He was a Tai prince from present-day Myanmar who united various tribes and expanded the kingdom.
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Q3. Who tried the case of Maniram Dewan?
Q3. Who tried the case of Maniram Dewan?
Answer: (D) Charles Holroyd
Answer: (D) Charles Holroyd
Answer: (D) Charles Holroyd
Maniram was taken into custody at Calcutta and brought to Jorhat to stand trial. Altogether 30 individuals were tried by Captain Charles Holroyd, district officer of Sibsagar, appointed special commissioner to preside over the `Conspiracy Case'.
Maniram was taken into custody at Calcutta and brought to Jorhat to stand trial. Altogether 30 individuals were tried by Captain Charles Holroyd, district officer of Sibsagar, appointed special commissioner to preside over the `Conspiracy Case'.
Maniram was taken into custody at Calcutta and brought to Jorhat to stand trial. Altogether 30 individuals were tried by Captain Charles Holroyd, district officer of Sibsagar, appointed special commissioner to preside over the `Conspiracy Case'.
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Q4. Between whom the battle of Ghiladhari was fought?
Q4. Between whom the battle of Ghiladhari was fought?
Answer: (B) Burmese and Ahom
Answer: (B) Burmese and Ahom
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.
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.
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.
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Q5. What was the time period of ancient Assam history?
Q5. What was the time period of ancient Assam history?
Answer: (B) AD 350-1206
Answer: (B) AD 350-1206
Answer: (B) AD 350-1206
AD 350-1206
AD 350-1206
AD 350-1206
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Q6. Which Ahom king is credited with defeating the Mughal army in the Battle of Saraighat in 1671?
Q6. Which Ahom king is credited with defeating the Mughal army in the Battle of Saraighat in 1671?
Answer: (D) Lachit Borphukan
Answer: (D) Lachit Borphukan
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.
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.
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.
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Q7. The last king of Chutia Kingdom was
Q7. The last king of Chutia Kingdom was
Answer: (D) Nitpal
Answer: (D) Nitpal
Answer: (D) Nitpal
King Nitpal or Nitya Pal was the last Chutiya King.
King Nitpal or Nitya Pal was the last Chutiya King.
King Nitpal or Nitya Pal was the last Chutiya King.
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Q8. During the reign of which Ahom King Shaktism become very strong?
Q8. During the reign of which Ahom King Shaktism become very strong?
Answer: (A) Siva Singha
Answer: (A) Siva Singha
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.
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.
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.
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Q9. Which British administrator is credited with introducing the Assam Railway and the Assam Tea Company, and is often referred to as the "Maker of Modern Assam"?
Q9. Which British administrator is credited with introducing the Assam Railway and the Assam Tea Company, and is often referred to as the "Maker of Modern Assam"?
Answer: (D) Henry Cotton
Answer: (D) Henry Cotton
Answer: (D) Henry Cotton
Henry Cotton was a British administrator who served as the Chief Commissioner of Assam from 1896 to 1902. He is credited with introducing the Assam Railway and the Assam Tea Company, and is often referred to as the "Maker of Modern Assam" for his contributions to the state's development.
Henry Cotton was a British administrator who served as the Chief Commissioner of Assam from 1896 to 1902. He is credited with introducing the Assam Railway and the Assam Tea Company, and is often referred to as the "Maker of Modern Assam" for his contributions to the state's development.
Henry Cotton was a British administrator who served as the Chief Commissioner of Assam from 1896 to 1902. He is credited with introducing the Assam Railway and the Assam Tea Company, and is often referred to as the "Maker of Modern Assam" for his contributions to the state's development.
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Q10. When was Maniram Dewan hanged?
Q10. When was Maniram Dewan hanged?
Answer: (C) 26th February 1858
Answer: (C) 26th February 1858
Answer: (C) 26th February 1858
Maniram Dewan and Piyali Barua were charged with treason. On 26 February 1858, they were both hanged by the British in public at Jorhat. Their capital punishment shocked the entire Assam valley, which had not witnessed such public executions for a long time.
Maniram Dewan and Piyali Barua were charged with treason. On 26 February 1858, they were both hanged by the British in public at Jorhat. Their capital punishment shocked the entire Assam valley, which had not witnessed such public executions for a long time.
Maniram Dewan and Piyali Barua were charged with treason. On 26 February 1858, they were both hanged by the British in public at Jorhat. Their capital punishment shocked the entire Assam valley, which had not witnessed such public executions for a long time.
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Q11. Burmese army entered Assam in 1817 through?
Q11. Burmese army entered Assam in 1817 through?
Answer: (D) Patkai
Answer: (D) Patkai
Answer: (D) Patkai
The Burmese army entered Assam in January 1817 through Patkai pass, led by General Bhamo and Badan Chandra Borphukan. The first battle was fought on March 27, 1817 at Ghiradari, where the Assamese army was outnumbered and surrendered within a week.
The Burmese army entered Assam in January 1817 through Patkai pass, led by General Bhamo and Badan Chandra Borphukan. The first battle was fought on March 27, 1817 at Ghiradari, where the Assamese army was outnumbered and surrendered within a week.
The Burmese army entered Assam in January 1817 through Patkai pass, led by General Bhamo and Badan Chandra Borphukan. The first battle was fought on March 27, 1817 at Ghiradari, where the Assamese army was outnumbered and surrendered within a week.
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Q12. Which Assamese historian and scholar is credited with writing the "Buranjis", a comprehensive history of Assam?
Q12. Which Assamese historian and scholar is credited with writing the "Buranjis", a comprehensive history of Assam?
Answer: (D) Suryya Kumar Bhuyan
Answer: (D) Suryya Kumar Bhuyan
Answer: (D) Suryya Kumar Bhuyan
Suryya Kumar Bhuyan was a renowned Assamese historian and scholar who wrote the "Buranjis", a comprehensive history of Assam. He was a pioneer in the field of Assamese historiography and his works are considered classics in the study of Assam's history and culture.
Suryya Kumar Bhuyan was a renowned Assamese historian and scholar who wrote the "Buranjis", a comprehensive history of Assam. He was a pioneer in the field of Assamese historiography and his works are considered classics in the study of Assam's history and culture.
Suryya Kumar Bhuyan was a renowned Assamese historian and scholar who wrote the "Buranjis", a comprehensive history of Assam. He was a pioneer in the field of Assamese historiography and his works are considered classics in the study of Assam's history and culture.
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Q13. Which period is often refers to as 'Maanar Din'?
Q13. Which period is often refers to as 'Maanar Din'?
Answer: (D) 1821-1826
Answer: (D) 1821-1826
Answer: (D) 1821-1826
The period between 1821 and 1826 is often referred to as "Maanar Din". The term is Assamese for "The days/period of the Burmese".
The period refers to the time when the Kingdom of Assam was under the control of Burma. The period is remembered with horror by the people of Assam.
The period was the climactic period of the Ahom kingdom. The population of Assam was greatly reduced by 2/3 and 1/3 of the men and boys were killed during this period.
The period between 1821 and 1826 is often referred to as "Maanar Din". The term is Assamese for "The days/period of the Burmese". The period refers to the time when the Kingdom of Assam was under the control of Burma. The period is remembered with horror by the people of Assam. The period was the climactic period of the Ahom kingdom. The population of Assam was greatly reduced by 2/3 and 1/3 of the men and boys were killed during this period.
The period between 1821 and 1826 is often referred to as "Maanar Din". The term is Assamese for "The days/period of the Burmese". The period refers to the time when the Kingdom of Assam was under the control of Burma. The period is remembered with horror by the people of Assam. The period was the climactic period of the Ahom kingdom. The population of Assam was greatly reduced by 2/3 and 1/3 of the men and boys were killed during this period.
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Q14. Which medieval king of Assam is credited with building the famous Sivasagar Sagar tank, and is known for his military campaigns against the Mughals?
Q14. Which medieval king of Assam is credited with building the famous Sivasagar Sagar tank, and is known for his military campaigns against the Mughals?
Answer: (A) Rudra Singha
Answer: (A) Rudra Singha
Answer: (A) Rudra Singha
Rudra Singha, also known as Rudra Singha Suklengmung, was a medieval king of Assam who ruled from 1696 to 1714. He is credited with building the famous Sivasagar Sagar tank, and is known for his military campaigns against the Mughals. He was a powerful and influential king who played a significant role in Assam's history.
Rudra Singha, also known as Rudra Singha Suklengmung, was a medieval king of Assam who ruled from 1696 to 1714. He is credited with building the famous Sivasagar Sagar tank, and is known for his military campaigns against the Mughals. He was a powerful and influential king who played a significant role in Assam's history.
Rudra Singha, also known as Rudra Singha Suklengmung, was a medieval king of Assam who ruled from 1696 to 1714. He is credited with building the famous Sivasagar Sagar tank, and is known for his military campaigns against the Mughals. He was a powerful and influential king who played a significant role in Assam's history.
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Q15. The Chief of the Ahom Military during the reign of Chuhungmung and the husband of Mula Gabhoru was
Q15. The Chief of the Ahom Military during the reign of Chuhungmung and the husband of Mula Gabhoru was
Answer: (B) Frashenmung Borgohain
Answer: (B) Frashenmung Borgohain
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.
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.
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.
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Q16. Through which pass did Ahom entered Assam?
Q16. Through which pass did Ahom entered Assam?
Answer: (C) Patkai Pass
Answer: (C) Patkai Pass
Answer: (C) Patkai Pass
The Ahom kingdom was established in 1228 CE when Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao entered the Brahmaputra valley through the Patkai pass.
The Ahom kingdom was established in 1228 CE when Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao entered the Brahmaputra valley through the Patkai pass.
The Ahom kingdom was established in 1228 CE when Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao entered the Brahmaputra valley through the Patkai pass.
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Q17. Which Ahom king was defeated in the battle of Mahargarh?
Q17. Which Ahom king was defeated in the battle of Mahargarh?
Answer: (D) Chandrakanta Singha
Answer: (D) Chandrakanta Singha
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.
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.
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.
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Q18. Which Ahom king is said to have adopted the title of Swargadeo/Swarganarayan?
Q18. Which Ahom king is said to have adopted the title of Swargadeo/Swarganarayan?
Answer: (C) Suhungmung
Answer: (C) Suhungmung
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.
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.
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.
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Q19. Which archaeological site in Assam is famous for its ancient stone sculptures and inscriptions, and is believed to be the ancient capital of the Salasthambha Kingdom?
Q19. Which archaeological site in Assam is famous for its ancient stone sculptures and inscriptions, and is believed to be the ancient capital of the Salasthambha Kingdom?
Answer: (A) Kanai-Boroxiboa
Answer: (A) Kanai-Boroxiboa
Answer: (A) Kanai-Boroxiboa
Kanai-Boroxiboa is an archaeological site in Assam that is famous for its ancient stone sculptures and inscriptions. It is believed to be the ancient capital of the Salasthambha Kingdom and dates back to the 4th century AD.
Kanai-Boroxiboa is an archaeological site in Assam that is famous for its ancient stone sculptures and inscriptions. It is believed to be the ancient capital of the Salasthambha Kingdom and dates back to the 4th century AD.
Kanai-Boroxiboa is an archaeological site in Assam that is famous for its ancient stone sculptures and inscriptions. It is believed to be the ancient capital of the Salasthambha Kingdom and dates back to the 4th century AD.
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Q20. Which revolutionaries led the Quit India Movement in Assam, and were instrumental in the freedom struggle against British rule?
Q20. Which revolutionaries led the Quit India Movement in Assam, and were instrumental in the freedom struggle against British rule?
Answer: (B) Kushal Konwar and Kamal Chandra Bhattacharya
Answer: (B) Kushal Konwar and Kamal Chandra Bhattacharya
Answer: (B) Kushal Konwar and Kamal Chandra Bhattacharya
Kushal Konwar and Kamal Chandra Bhattacharya were prominent revolutionaries who led the Quit India Movement in Assam, playing a significant role in the freedom struggle against British rule. They were part of the Indian National Congress and worked tirelessly to mobilize support for the movement.
Kushal Konwar and Kamal Chandra Bhattacharya were prominent revolutionaries who led the Quit India Movement in Assam, playing a significant role in the freedom struggle against British rule. They were part of the Indian National Congress and worked tirelessly to mobilize support for the movement.
Kushal Konwar and Kamal Chandra Bhattacharya were prominent revolutionaries who led the Quit India Movement in Assam, playing a significant role in the freedom struggle against British rule. They were part of the Indian National Congress and worked tirelessly to mobilize support for the movement.
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