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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. What served as the capital for the Varmanas?
Q1. What served as the capital for the Varmanas?
Answer: (C) Pragjyotishpur
Answer: (C) Pragjyotishpur
Answer: (C) Pragjyotishpur
The Varmana dynasty ruled over the ancient kingdom of Kamarupa, which is now primarily located in the state of Assam, India. Pragjyotishpura served as the capital of this powerful dynasty.
The Varmana dynasty ruled over the ancient kingdom of Kamarupa, which is now primarily located in the state of Assam, India. Pragjyotishpura served as the capital of this powerful dynasty.
The Varmana dynasty ruled over the ancient kingdom of Kamarupa, which is now primarily located in the state of Assam, India. Pragjyotishpura served as the capital of this powerful dynasty.
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Q2. Which Ahom king was known as 'Maane Pata Raja'?
Q2. Which Ahom king was known as 'Maane Pata Raja'?
Answer: (B) Jogeshwar Singha
Answer: (B) Jogeshwar Singha
Answer: (B) Jogeshwar Singha
Being a puppet in the hands of the Burmese, Jogeswar Singha was unable to exercise any authority, during his reign. People use to refer him as “Maane pota Raja”, means king installed by Burmese.
Being a puppet in the hands of the Burmese, Jogeswar Singha was unable to exercise any authority, during his reign. People use to refer him as “Maane pota Raja”, means king installed by Burmese.
Being a puppet in the hands of the Burmese, Jogeswar Singha was unable to exercise any authority, during his reign. People use to refer him as “Maane pota Raja”, means king installed by Burmese.
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Q3. Which historical event in Assam marked the transition from the Ahom kingdom to British colonial rule, and was signed on February 24, 1826?
Q3. 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
Answer: (A) Treaty of Yandaboo
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.
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.
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.
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Q4. Which ancient Assamese kingdom was known for its rich cultural heritage and was ruled by the Varman dynasty?
Q4. Which ancient Assamese kingdom was known for its rich cultural heritage and was ruled by the Varman dynasty?
Answer: (B) Kamarupa Kingdom
Answer: (B) Kamarupa Kingdom
Answer: (B) Kamarupa Kingdom
The Kamarupa Kingdom was an ancient Assamese kingdom that existed from the 4th to the 12th century. It was known for its rich cultural heritage, including its art, literature, and architecture. The kingdom was ruled by the Varman dynasty and was a major center of learning and culture in ancient India. The Varman dynasty ruled the Kamarupa kingdom of Assam from 350–655 CE.
The Kamarupa Kingdom was an ancient Assamese kingdom that existed from the 4th to the 12th century. It was known for its rich cultural heritage, including its art, literature, and architecture. The kingdom was ruled by the Varman dynasty and was a major center of learning and culture in ancient India. The Varman dynasty ruled the Kamarupa kingdom of Assam from 350–655 CE.
The Kamarupa Kingdom was an ancient Assamese kingdom that existed from the 4th to the 12th century. It was known for its rich cultural heritage, including its art, literature, and architecture. The kingdom was ruled by the Varman dynasty and was a major center of learning and culture in ancient India. The Varman dynasty ruled the Kamarupa kingdom of Assam from 350–655 CE.
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Q5. What was the first capital of Ahom kingdom?
Q5. What was the first capital of Ahom kingdom?
Answer: (A) Charaideo
Answer: (A) Charaideo
Answer: (A) Charaideo
Charaideo or Che-Rai-Doi (Literally: the shining city on the hills in Ahom language) is a town in Charaideo district, Assam, India and was also the first capital of the Ahom kingdom established by the first Ahom king Chao Lung Siu-Ka-Pha in 1253.
Charaideo or Che-Rai-Doi (Literally: the shining city on the hills in Ahom language) is a town in Charaideo district, Assam, India and was also the first capital of the Ahom kingdom established by the first Ahom king Chao Lung Siu-Ka-Pha in 1253.
Charaideo or Che-Rai-Doi (Literally: the shining city on the hills in Ahom language) is a town in Charaideo district, Assam, India and was also the first capital of the Ahom kingdom established by the first Ahom king Chao Lung Siu-Ka-Pha in 1253.
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Q6. The Chief of the Ahom Military during the reign of Chuhungmung and the husband of Mula Gabhoru was
Q6. 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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Q7. Who was hanged along with Maniram Dewan?
Q7. Who was hanged along with Maniram Dewan?
Answer: (A) Piyali Barua
Answer: (A) Piyali Barua
Answer: (A) Piyali Barua
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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Q8. Badanchandra was assassinated in 1818 by whom?
Q8. Badanchandra was assassinated in 1818 by whom?
Answer: (B) Subedar Rup Singh
Answer: (B) Subedar Rup Singh
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.
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.
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.
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Q9. Who built the stone bridge over the river Namdang?
Q9. Who built the stone bridge over the river Namdang?
Answer: (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.
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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Q10. When did the British annex Assam?
Q10. When did the British annex Assam?
Answer: (C) 1826
Answer: (C) 1826
Answer: (C) 1826
1826
1826
1826
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Q11. Jorpukhuri is a part of which historic temple?
Q11. Jorpukhuri is a part of which historic temple?
Answer: (A) Ugratara
Answer: (A) Ugratara
Answer: (A) Ugratara
Jorpukhuri, meaning "twin ponds" in Assamese, is a significant feature of the Ugratara Temple in Guwahati, Assam. These ponds were constructed by the Ahom king Swargadeo Siva Singha in 1725 AD to provide water for the temple rituals and also served as a means of access to the temple via the Brahmaputra River.
Jorpukhuri, meaning "twin ponds" in Assamese, is a significant feature of the Ugratara Temple in Guwahati, Assam. These ponds were constructed by the Ahom king Swargadeo Siva Singha in 1725 AD to provide water for the temple rituals and also served as a means of access to the temple via the Brahmaputra River.
Jorpukhuri, meaning "twin ponds" in Assamese, is a significant feature of the Ugratara Temple in Guwahati, Assam. These ponds were constructed by the Ahom king Swargadeo Siva Singha in 1725 AD to provide water for the temple rituals and also served as a means of access to the temple via the Brahmaputra River.
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Q12. Purnananda Buragohain died after hearing the news of the defeat of the Ahoms in which battle?
Q12. Purnananda Buragohain died after hearing the news of the defeat of the Ahoms in which battle?
Answer: (D) Battle of Ghiladhari
Answer: (D) Battle of Ghiladhari
Answer: (D) Battle of Ghiladhari
Purnananda Buragohain died after hearing the news of the defeat of the Ahoms in the Battle of Ghiladhari 1817.
Purnananda Buragohain died after hearing the news of the defeat of the Ahoms in the Battle of Ghiladhari 1817.
Purnananda Buragohain died after hearing the news of the defeat of the Ahoms in the Battle of Ghiladhari 1817.
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Q13. When did British first visit Assam?
Q13. When did British first visit Assam?
Answer: (C) 1792
Answer: (C) 1792
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.
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.
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.
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Q14. When was Saraighat bridge constructed?
Q14. When was Saraighat bridge constructed?
Answer: (B) 1962
Answer: (B) 1962
Answer: (B) 1962
The Saraighat Bridge (1.492 km) was constructed between 1959 and 1962. When it was completed, it was India's longest bridge and the third-longest in Asia. The bridge was completed in September 1962 and the first engine rolled across it on 23 September 1962, followed by Goods Train service from 31 October that year. The roadway opened in March 1963.
The Saraighat Bridge is the first bridge in Assam to cross the Brahmaputra River. It connects north Guwahati to Guwahati city.
The Saraighat Bridge (1.492 km) was constructed between 1959 and 1962. When it was completed, it was India's longest bridge and the third-longest in Asia. The bridge was completed in September 1962 and the first engine rolled across it on 23 September 1962, followed by Goods Train service from 31 October that year. The roadway opened in March 1963. The Saraighat Bridge is the first bridge in Assam to cross the Brahmaputra River. It connects north Guwahati to Guwahati city.
The Saraighat Bridge (1.492 km) was constructed between 1959 and 1962. When it was completed, it was India's longest bridge and the third-longest in Asia. The bridge was completed in September 1962 and the first engine rolled across it on 23 September 1962, followed by Goods Train service from 31 October that year. The roadway opened in March 1963. The Saraighat Bridge is the first bridge in Assam to cross the Brahmaputra River. It connects north Guwahati to Guwahati city.
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Q15. When was Piyoli Barphukan and Jeuram Dulia Barua hanged to death?
Q15. When was Piyoli Barphukan and Jeuram Dulia Barua hanged to death?
Answer: (B) 1830
Answer: (B) 1830
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.
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.
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.
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Q16. Which Ahom king was defeated in the battle of Mahargarh?
Q16. 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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Q17. Who was the first Chief Commissioner of Assam Province?
Q17. Who was the first Chief Commissioner of Assam Province?
Answer: (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.
Richard Harte Keatinge was the first chief commissioner of Assam.
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Q18. Which battle is considered to be the last battle fought to revive the independence of Assam?
Q18. Which battle is considered to be the last battle fought to revive the independence of Assam?
Answer: (A) Battle of Mahargarh
Answer: (A) Battle of Mahargarh
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.
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.
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.
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Q19. The inscriptions at Bargaon and Sualkuchi are attributed to which Pala dynasty ruler?
Q19. The inscriptions at Bargaon and Sualkuchi are attributed to which Pala dynasty ruler?
Answer: (A) Ratnapala
Answer: (A) Ratnapala
Answer: (A) Ratnapala
The Bargaon and Sualkuchi copper plates are significant historical documents that provide valuable insights into the Pala dynasty. These inscriptions are attributed to King Ratna Pala, who ruled during the 10th century.
The Bargaon and Sualkuchi copper plates are significant historical documents that provide valuable insights into the Pala dynasty. These inscriptions are attributed to King Ratna Pala, who ruled during the 10th century.
The Bargaon and Sualkuchi copper plates are significant historical documents that provide valuable insights into the Pala dynasty. These inscriptions are attributed to King Ratna Pala, who ruled during the 10th century.
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Q20. Which famous battle is associated with the Ahom kingdom's defense against the Mughal empire?
Q20. Which famous battle is associated with the Ahom kingdom's defense against the Mughal empire?
Answer: (D) Battle of Saraighat
Answer: (D) Battle of Saraighat
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.
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.
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.
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