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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. Who was Kuranganayani?
Q1. Who was Kuranganayani?

(A) Ahom King
(A) Ahom King
(B) Ahom Queen
(B) Ahom Queen
(C) Moran Queen
(C) Moran Queen
(D) Rajput Queen
(D) Rajput Queen
Answer: (B) Ahom Queen
Answer: (B) Ahom Queen
Kuranganayani was a Manipuri princess who married the Ahom King Rajeswar Singha. After his death, she was forcibly married by the Moamoria rebel leader, Raghab Borbarua. She played a key role in Raghab's assassination and the subsequent restoration of Lakshmi Singha to the Ahom throne. Her story is intertwined with the turbulent period of the Moamoria rebellion in Assam.
Kuranganayani was a Manipuri princess who married the Ahom King Rajeswar Singha. After his death, she was forcibly married by the Moamoria rebel leader, Raghab Borbarua. She played a key role in Raghab's assassination and the subsequent restoration of Lakshmi Singha to the Ahom throne. Her story is intertwined with the turbulent period of the Moamoria rebellion in Assam.

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Q2. Which ancient Assamese kingdom was known for its strong navy and military under Lachit Borphukan?
Q2. Which ancient Assamese kingdom was known for its strong navy and military under Lachit Borphukan?

(A) Ahom Kingdom
(A) Ahom Kingdom
(B) Kamrup Kingdom
(B) Kamrup Kingdom
(C) Kachari Kingdom
(C) Kachari Kingdom
(D) Koch Kingdom
(D) Koch Kingdom
Answer: (A) Ahom Kingdom
Answer: (A) Ahom Kingdom
The Ahom Kingdom, which ruled Assam for over six centuries, was renowned for its powerful military and, especially, its strong navy. This naval strength played a key role in their resistance against the Mughal Empire. Lachit Borphukan, a celebrated Ahom general, is particularly famous for his leadership in the Battle of Saraighat (1671) where his strategic brilliance and naval tactics led to a decisive Ahom victory against the Mughals, halting their expansion into Assam.
The Ahom Kingdom, which ruled Assam for over six centuries, was renowned for its powerful military and, especially, its strong navy. This naval strength played a key role in their resistance against the Mughal Empire. Lachit Borphukan, a celebrated Ahom general, is particularly famous for his leadership in the Battle of Saraighat (1671) where his strategic brilliance and naval tactics led to a decisive Ahom victory against the Mughals, halting their expansion into Assam.

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Q3. Who built the stone bridge over the river Namdang?
Q3. Who built the stone bridge over the river Namdang?

(A) Purandar Singha
(A) Purandar Singha
(B) Siva Singha
(B) Siva Singha
(C) Gadadhar Singha
(C) Gadadhar Singha
(D) Rudra Singha
(D) Rudra Singha
Answer: (D) Rudra Singha
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.
Rudra Singha, an Ahom king, constructed the historic stone bridge over the Namdang river, showcasing remarkable engineering skills for that era.

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Q4. The Tripura Buranjis were authored by?
Q4. The Tripura Buranjis were authored by?

(A) Ratna Kandali and Arjun Das Bairagee
(A) Ratna Kandali and Arjun Das Bairagee
(B) Hem Saraswati and Ratna Kandali
(B) Hem Saraswati and Ratna Kandali
(C) Devendranath Bezbaruah and Hem Saraswati
(C) Devendranath Bezbaruah and Hem Saraswati
(D) Surya Kumar Bhuyan and Sukumar Barkaith
(D) Surya Kumar Bhuyan and Sukumar Barkaith
Answer: (A) Ratna Kandali and Arjun Das Bairagee
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.
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.

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Q5. Which medieval king of Assam is credited with building the famous Sivasagar Sagar tank, and is known for his military campaigns against the Mughals?
Q5. Which medieval king of Assam is credited with building the famous Sivasagar Sagar tank, and is known for his military campaigns against the Mughals?

(A) Rudra Singha
(A) Rudra Singha
(B) Rajeswar Singha
(B) Rajeswar Singha
(C) Gadadhar Singha
(C) Gadadhar Singha
(D) Pratap Singha
(D) Pratap 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.

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Q6. During the reign of which Ahom King Shaktism become very strong?
Q6. During the reign of which Ahom King Shaktism become very strong?

(A) Siva Singha
(A) Siva Singha
(B) Laksmi Singha
(B) Laksmi Singha
(C) Rudra Singha
(C) Rudra Singha
(D) Kamaleshwar Singha
(D) Kamaleshwar 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.

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Q7. Who introduced co-acting on the stages of Assam?
Q7. Who introduced co-acting on the stages of Assam?

(A) Jyotiprasad Agarwala
(A) Jyotiprasad Agarwala
(B) Bisbnu Prasad Rabha
(B) Bisbnu Prasad Rabha
(C) Phani Sharma
(C) Phani Sharma
(D) Braja Sharma
(D) Braja Sharma
Answer: (D) Braja Sharma
Answer: (D) Braja Sharma
Brajanath Sharma, a pioneer of mobile theatre in Assam, is credited with introducing co-acting (specifically, women acting on stage) in 1933. This was a revolutionary step, as previously, female roles were typically played by men. His bold initiative opened up opportunities for women in Assamese theatre and significantly contributed to the industry's development.
Brajanath Sharma, a pioneer of mobile theatre in Assam, is credited with introducing co-acting (specifically, women acting on stage) in 1933. This was a revolutionary step, as previously, female roles were typically played by men. His bold initiative opened up opportunities for women in Assamese theatre and significantly contributed to the industry's development.

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Q8. Which ancient kingdom of Assam was known for its capital city, Pragjyotishpura, and its legendary king, Bhagadatta, who fought in the Mahabharata war?
Q8. Which ancient kingdom of Assam was known for its capital city, Pragjyotishpura, and its legendary king, Bhagadatta, who fought in the Mahabharata war?

(A) Kamarupa Kingdom
(A) Kamarupa Kingdom
(B) Ahom Kingdom
(B) Ahom Kingdom
(C) Koch Kingdom
(C) Koch Kingdom
(D) Chutia Kingdom
(D) Chutia Kingdom
Answer: (A) Kamarupa Kingdom
Answer: (A) Kamarupa Kingdom
The Kamarupa Kingdom was an ancient kingdom that ruled Assam from the 4th to the 12th century. Its capital city, Pragjyotishpura, was said to be the epicenter of the kingdom's power and culture. King Bhagadatta, who ruled Kamarupa, was a legendary figure who fought on the side of the Kauravas in the Mahabharata war.
The Kamarupa Kingdom was an ancient kingdom that ruled Assam from the 4th to the 12th century. Its capital city, Pragjyotishpura, was said to be the epicenter of the kingdom's power and culture. King Bhagadatta, who ruled Kamarupa, was a legendary figure who fought on the side of the Kauravas in the Mahabharata war.

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Q9. The last king of Chutia Kingdom was
Q9. The last king of Chutia Kingdom was

(A) Bishnupal
(A) Bishnupal
(B) Birpal
(B) Birpal
(C) Ratnapal
(C) Ratnapal
(D) Nitpal
(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.

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Q10. Who wrote Hemkosh?
Q10. Who wrote Hemkosh?

(A) Lakshminath Bezbaruah
(A) Lakshminath Bezbaruah
(B) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
(B) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
(C) Hemchandra Barua
(C) Hemchandra Barua
(D) Bishnu Rabha
(D) Bishnu Rabha
Answer: (C) Hemchandra Barua
Answer: (C) Hemchandra Barua
Hemkosh is the first etymological dictionary of the Assamese language based on Sanskrit spellings, compiled by Hemchandra Barua. It was first published in the early 20th century under the supervision of Capt.
Hemkosh is the first etymological dictionary of the Assamese language based on Sanskrit spellings, compiled by Hemchandra Barua. It was first published in the early 20th century under the supervision of Capt.

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Q11. Kirtichandra was appointed as the Barbaruah during the reign of which Ahom king?
Q11. Kirtichandra was appointed as the Barbaruah during the reign of which Ahom king?

(A) Rajeswar Singha
(A) Rajeswar Singha
(B) Pramatta Singha
(B) Pramatta Singha
(C) Rudra Singha
(C) Rudra Singha
(D) Pratap Singha
(D) Pratap Singha
Answer: (B) Pramatta Singha
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.
Kirtichandra was appointed as the Barbaruah, a high-ranking position in the Ahom administration, during the reign of King Pramatta Singha.

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Q12. Who was the first Chief Commissioner of Assam Province?
Q12. Who was the first Chief Commissioner of Assam Province?

(A) Andrew Fraser
(A) Andrew Fraser
(B) Bamfylde Fuller
(B) Bamfylde Fuller
(C) William E. Ward
(C) William E. Ward
(D) Richard Harte Keatinge
(D) Richard Harte Keatinge
Answer: (D) Richard Harte Keatinge
Answer: (D) Richard Harte Keatinge
Richard Harte Keatinge was the first chief commissioner of Assam.
Richard Harte Keatinge was the first chief commissioner of Assam.

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Q13. What was the time period of ancient Assam history?
Q13. What was the time period of ancient Assam history?

(A) AD 300-750
(A) AD 300-750
(B) AD 350-1206
(B) AD 350-1206
(C) AD 340-1228
(C) AD 340-1228
(D) AD 350-1325
(D) AD 350-1325
Answer: (B) AD 350-1206
Answer: (B) AD 350-1206
AD 350-1206
AD 350-1206

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Q14. Who was the founder of Ahom Sabha?
Q14. Who was the founder of Ahom Sabha?

(A) Jagannath Barua
(A) Jagannath Barua
(B) Krishna Kanta Handique
(B) Krishna Kanta Handique
(C) Padmanath Gohain Baruah
(C) Padmanath Gohain Baruah
(D) Lakshminath Bezbaruah
(D) Lakshminath Bezbaruah
Answer: (C) Padmanath Gohain Baruah
Answer: (C) Padmanath Gohain Baruah
Padmanath Gohain Baruah, a historian and scholar, established the All Assam Ahom Association (Ahom Sabha) in 1893. The organization's purpose was to contribute to the development of Assamese language, literature, and culture. The organization's name was later changed to "All Assam Ahom Association".
Padmanath Gohain Baruah, a historian and scholar, established the All Assam Ahom Association (Ahom Sabha) in 1893. The organization's purpose was to contribute to the development of Assamese language, literature, and culture. The organization's name was later changed to "All Assam Ahom Association".

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Q15. Hiuen Tsang visited Assam during the reign of?
Q15. Hiuen Tsang visited Assam during the reign of?

(A) Pushya Varman
(A) Pushya Varman
(B) Purandar Singha
(B) Purandar Singha
(C) Ashoka
(C) Ashoka
(D) Kumar Bhaskar Varman
(D) Kumar Bhaskar Varman
Answer: (D) Kumar Bhaskar Varman
Answer: (D) Kumar Bhaskar Varman
Kumar Bhaskar Varman
Kumar Bhaskar Varman

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Q16. Where was the first tea planted in Assam?
Q16. Where was the first tea planted in Assam?

(A) Chinamora garden
(A) Chinamora garden
(B) Shadiya
(B) Shadiya
(C) Chabua
(C) Chabua
(D) Chenglung
(D) Chenglung
Answer: (C) Chabua
Answer: (C) Chabua
Chabua town, which consists of 10 wards, is situated in Dibrugarh district in the state of Assam. Its name derives from Chah(tea) and bua(plantation). It also known as the Motherland of Tea, because first time in Asia, tea was planted in Chabua.
Chabua town, which consists of 10 wards, is situated in Dibrugarh district in the state of Assam. Its name derives from Chah(tea) and bua(plantation). It also known as the Motherland of Tea, because first time in Asia, tea was planted in Chabua.

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Q17. Which Assamese writer and scholar is credited with writing the first Assamese dictionary, "A Dictionary in Assamese and English", and is considered the "Father of Assamese Literature"?
Q17. Which Assamese writer and scholar is credited with writing the first Assamese dictionary, "A Dictionary in Assamese and English", and is considered the "Father of Assamese Literature"?

(A) Hem Chandra Baruah
(A) Hem Chandra Baruah
(B) Lakshminath Bezbaruah
(B) Lakshminath Bezbaruah
(C) Harendra Nath Baruah
(C) Harendra Nath Baruah
(D) Dimbeswar Neog
(D) Dimbeswar Neog
Answer: (A) Hem Chandra Baruah
Answer: (A) Hem Chandra Baruah
Hem Chandra Baruah was a pioneering Assamese writer, scholar, and linguist who wrote the first Assamese dictionary, "A Dictionary in Assamese and English". He is considered the "Father of Assamese Literature" for his contributions to the development of the Assamese language and literature.
Hem Chandra Baruah was a pioneering Assamese writer, scholar, and linguist who wrote the first Assamese dictionary, "A Dictionary in Assamese and English". He is considered the "Father of Assamese Literature" for his contributions to the development of the Assamese language and literature.

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Q18. How many times did the Mughals attack Assam?
Q18. How many times did the Mughals attack Assam?

(A) 12 times
(A) 12 times
(B) 15 times
(B) 15 times
(C) 20 times
(C) 20 times
(D) 17 times
(D) 17 times
Answer: (D) 17 times
Answer: (D) 17 times
17 times
17 times

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Q19. Which uprising was called as 'Chekani Kubua Ron' in the history of Assam?
Q19. Which uprising was called as 'Chekani Kubua Ron' in the history of Assam?

(A) Battle of Itakhuli
(A) Battle of Itakhuli
(B) Battle of Rangamati
(B) Battle of Rangamati
(C) Dondua Droha
(C) Dondua Droha
(D) Moamoria Rebellion
(D) Moamoria Rebellion
Answer: (D) Moamoria Rebellion
Answer: (D) Moamoria Rebellion
Moamoria Rebellion
Moamoria Rebellion

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Q20. Which Assamese historian and scholar is credited with writing the "Buranjis", a comprehensive history of Assam?
Q20. Which Assamese historian and scholar is credited with writing the "Buranjis", a comprehensive history of Assam?

(A) Kaliram Medhi
(A) Kaliram Medhi
(B) Gunabhiram Barua
(B) Gunabhiram Barua
(C) Padmanath Gohain Barua
(C) Padmanath Gohain Barua
(D) Suryya Kumar Bhuyan
(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.

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