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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. Burmese invaded Assam for the first time in?
Q1. Burmese invaded Assam for the first time in?

(A) 1817
(A) 1817
(B) 1820
(B) 1820
(C) 1819
(C) 1819
(D) 1818
(D) 1818
Answer: (A) 1817
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.
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.

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Q2. When did British first visit Assam?
Q2. When did British first visit Assam?

(A) 1794
(A) 1794
(B) 1826
(B) 1826
(C) 1792
(C) 1792
(D) 1824
(D) 1824
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.

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Q3. The chronicle named 'Sri Sri Swarganarayan Maharajor Jonmokotha' was written during the reign of?
Q3. The chronicle named 'Sri Sri Swarganarayan Maharajor Jonmokotha' was written during the reign of?

(A) Sukapha
(A) Sukapha
(B) Sukrangpha
(B) Sukrangpha
(C) Phuleswari
(C) Phuleswari
(D) Suhungmung
(D) Suhungmung
Answer: (D) Suhungmung
Answer: (D) Suhungmung
The chronicle Sri Sri Swarganarayan Maharajor Jonmokotha was written during the reign of Suhungmung (1497-1539). Suhungmung was the first Ahom ruler to take the Hindu title "Swarganarayan". The chronicle connects the lineage of the Ahom kings to the Hindu god Indra.
The chronicle Sri Sri Swarganarayan Maharajor Jonmokotha was written during the reign of Suhungmung (1497-1539). Suhungmung was the first Ahom ruler to take the Hindu title "Swarganarayan". The chronicle connects the lineage of the Ahom kings to the Hindu god Indra.

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Q4. How many districts from Brahmaputra Valley were added in the newly created Assam Province?
Q4. How many districts from Brahmaputra Valley were added in the newly created Assam Province?

(A) 7
(A) 7
(B) 9
(B) 9
(C) 8
(C) 8
(D) 6
(D) 6
Answer: (D) 6
Answer: (D) 6
In 1874 September, Shillong was made the capital of the Non-Regulation Province of Assam . On 7th February the British included the six districts of Brahmaputra valley namely Kamrup, Darrang, Nagaon, Sibsagar, Goalpara and Lakhimpur.
In 1874 September, Shillong was made the capital of the Non-Regulation Province of Assam . On 7th February the British included the six districts of Brahmaputra valley namely Kamrup, Darrang, Nagaon, Sibsagar, Goalpara and Lakhimpur.

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Q5. Who was the first 'Mantri Barphukan'?
Q5. Who was the first 'Mantri Barphukan'?

(A) Lachit Barphukan
(A) Lachit Barphukan
(B) Dihingia Ghanashayam Borphukan
(B) Dihingia Ghanashayam Borphukan
(C) Badanchandra Barphukan
(C) Badanchandra Barphukan
(D) Lambodar Borphukan
(D) Lambodar Borphukan
Answer: (C) Badanchandra Barphukan
Answer: (C) Badanchandra Barphukan
Badan Chandra Barphukan was the chief of Ahom forces in Lower Assam and betrayed the kingdom by inviting the Burmese to invade Assam. He was installed as the Prime minister by the Burmese and later assassinated by Subedar Rup Singh in 1818.
Badan Chandra Barphukan was the chief of Ahom forces in Lower Assam and betrayed the kingdom by inviting the Burmese to invade Assam. He was installed as the Prime minister by the Burmese and later assassinated by Subedar Rup Singh in 1818.

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Q6. 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"?
Q6. 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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Q7. Who led the revolt of 1857 in Assam?
Q7. Who led the revolt of 1857 in Assam?

(A) Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
(A) Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
(B) Gumdhar Konwar
(B) Gumdhar Konwar
(C) Kanaklata Baruah
(C) Kanaklata Baruah
(D) Maniram Dewan
(D) Maniram Dewan
Answer: (D) Maniram Dewan
Answer: (D) Maniram Dewan
Maniram Dewan, also known as Maniram Dutta Barua, led the revolt of 1857 in Assam. Dewan was a wealthy businessman and the first Assamese tea planter. He was also a close friend of the Ahom king, Purandar Singha.
Maniram Dewan, also known as Maniram Dutta Barua, led the revolt of 1857 in Assam. Dewan was a wealthy businessman and the first Assamese tea planter. He was also a close friend of the Ahom king, Purandar Singha.

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Q8. When was Asomiya Bhasa Unnati Sadhini Sabha formed?
Q8. When was Asomiya Bhasa Unnati Sadhini Sabha formed?

(A) 1836
(A) 1836
(B) 1873
(B) 1873
(C) 1888
(C) 1888
(D) 1866
(D) 1866
Answer: (C) 1888
Answer: (C) 1888
The Asomiya Bhasa Unnati Sadhini Sabha (Oxomiya Bhaxa Unnati Xadhini Xobha) was established on August 25, 1888. The literary organization's main goal was to develop the Assamese language and literature. The society's first secretary was Shivaram Sarma Bordoloi.
The Asomiya Bhasa Unnati Sadhini Sabha (Oxomiya Bhaxa Unnati Xadhini Xobha) was established on August 25, 1888. The literary organization's main goal was to develop the Assamese language and literature. The society's first secretary was Shivaram Sarma Bordoloi.

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Q9. Who tried the case of Maniram Dewan?
Q9. Who tried the case of Maniram Dewan?

(A) Jenkins
(A) Jenkins
(B) Sheikh Formud Ali
(B) Sheikh Formud Ali
(C) Lord Curzon
(C) Lord Curzon
(D) Charles Holroyd
(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'.

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Q10. Which Ahom king requested the English to help them in Moamoriya Rebellion?
Q10. Which Ahom king requested the English to help them in Moamoriya Rebellion?

(A) Rudra Singha
(A) Rudra Singha
(B) Gaurinath Singha
(B) Gaurinath Singha
(C) Rajeshwar Singha
(C) Rajeshwar Singha
(D) Laksmi Singha
(D) Laksmi Singha
Answer: (B) Gaurinath Singha
Answer: (B) Gaurinath Singha
The 35th king of the Ahom kingdom, Suhitpangphaa, also known as Gaurinath Singha, reigned from 1780–1794. His reign was marked by the rise of the Moamoria rebellion and the decentralization of Ahom power. The Moamoria Rebellion was a power struggle between the Ahom king and the Moamoria tribe, followers of Mayamara Satra, that lasted from 1769 to 1805. The rebellion began during the reign of Ahom King Lakshmi Singha and ended during the reign of Ahom King Kamaleswar Singha.
The 35th king of the Ahom kingdom, Suhitpangphaa, also known as Gaurinath Singha, reigned from 1780–1794. His reign was marked by the rise of the Moamoria rebellion and the decentralization of Ahom power. The Moamoria Rebellion was a power struggle between the Ahom king and the Moamoria tribe, followers of Mayamara Satra, that lasted from 1769 to 1805. The rebellion began during the reign of Ahom King Lakshmi Singha and ended during the reign of Ahom King Kamaleswar Singha.

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Q11. Which Assamese personality joined the Dandi March?
Q11. Which Assamese personality joined the Dandi March?

(A) Bishnuram Medhi
(A) Bishnuram Medhi
(B) Kuladhar Chaliha
(B) Kuladhar Chaliha
(C) Gopinath Bordoloi
(C) Gopinath Bordoloi
(D) Leeladhar Barua
(D) Leeladhar Barua
Answer: (D) Leeladhar Barua
Answer: (D) Leeladhar Barua
Liladhar Baruah and Mahadev Desai are two Assamese people who participated in the Dandi March in 1930. The Dandi March, also known as the Salt March, was a 24-day nonviolent act of civil disobedience led by Mohandas Gandhi against British rule in India.
Liladhar Baruah and Mahadev Desai are two Assamese people who participated in the Dandi March in 1930. The Dandi March, also known as the Salt March, was a 24-day nonviolent act of civil disobedience led by Mohandas Gandhi against British rule in India.

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Q12. Ahoms basically belonged to?
Q12. Ahoms basically belonged to?

(A) Austric
(A) Austric
(B) Neegro
(B) Neegro
(C) Mongoloid
(C) Mongoloid
(D) None of the above
(D) None of the above
Answer: (C) Mongoloid
Answer: (C) Mongoloid
Mongoloid. The Ahom dynasty (1228–1826) ruled the Ahom Kingdom in present-day Assam, India for nearly 598 years. The dynasty was established by Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao (present-day Yunnan, China) who came to Assam after crossing the Patkai mountains.
Mongoloid. The Ahom dynasty (1228–1826) ruled the Ahom Kingdom in present-day Assam, India for nearly 598 years. The dynasty was established by Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao (present-day Yunnan, China) who came to Assam after crossing the Patkai mountains.

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Q13. Which Assamese movement, led by students and intellectuals, protested against the Assam Accord and demanded greater autonomy for Assam, leading to a violent crackdown by the government in 1983?
Q13. Which Assamese movement, led by students and intellectuals, protested against the Assam Accord and demanded greater autonomy for Assam, leading to a violent crackdown by the government in 1983?

(A) Assam Movement
(A) Assam Movement
(B) Bodo Movement
(B) Bodo Movement
(C) ULFA Movement
(C) ULFA Movement
(D) Asom Sena
(D) Asom Sena
Answer: (A) Assam Movement
Answer: (A) Assam Movement
The Assam Movement, also known as the Assam Agitation, was a student-led movement that began in 1979 and continued until 1985. It protested against the Assam Accord, which granted citizenship to illegal immigrants, and demanded greater autonomy for Assam. The movement turned violent in 1983, with the government cracking down on protesters, leading to widespread unrest and bloodshed.
The Assam Movement, also known as the Assam Agitation, was a student-led movement that began in 1979 and continued until 1985. It protested against the Assam Accord, which granted citizenship to illegal immigrants, and demanded greater autonomy for Assam. The movement turned violent in 1983, with the government cracking down on protesters, leading to widespread unrest and bloodshed.

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Q14. At the end of which war, Yandaboo treaty was signed?
Q14. At the end of which war, Yandaboo treaty was signed?

(A) War of Itakhuli
(A) War of Itakhuli
(B) Second Anglo Burmese war
(B) Second Anglo Burmese war
(C) First Anglo Burmese War
(C) First Anglo Burmese War
(D) Battle of Mahargarh
(D) Battle of Mahargarh
Answer: (C) First Anglo Burmese War
Answer: (C) First Anglo Burmese War
The Treaty of Yandabo (February 1826) formally ended the First Anglo-Burmese War. The treaty was signed on 24 February 1826, nearly two years after the war formally broke out on 5 March 1824, by General Sir Archibald Campbell on the British side, and the Governor of Legaing Maha Min Hla Kyaw Htin from the Burmese side, without any due permission and consent of the Ahom kingdom, Kachari kingdom or the other territories covered in the treaty. With the British army at Yandabo village, only 80 km (50 mi) from the capital Ava, the Burmese were forced to accept the British terms without discussion.
The Treaty of Yandabo (February 1826) formally ended the First Anglo-Burmese War. The treaty was signed on 24 February 1826, nearly two years after the war formally broke out on 5 March 1824, by General Sir Archibald Campbell on the British side, and the Governor of Legaing Maha Min Hla Kyaw Htin from the Burmese side, without any due permission and consent of the Ahom kingdom, Kachari kingdom or the other territories covered in the treaty. With the British army at Yandabo village, only 80 km (50 mi) from the capital Ava, the Burmese were forced to accept the British terms without discussion.

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Q15. Which Ahom king is credited with building the famous Kareng Ghar, a royal palace and fortification, in the 17th century?
Q15. Which Ahom king is credited with building the famous Kareng Ghar, a royal palace and fortification, in the 17th century?

(A) Pratap Singha
(A) Pratap Singha
(B) Rajeswar Singha
(B) Rajeswar Singha
(C) Gadadhar Singha
(C) Gadadhar Singha
(D) Rudra Singha
(D) Rudra Singha
Answer: (C) Gadadhar Singha
Answer: (C) Gadadhar Singha
Gadadhar Singha, also known as Gadadhar Singha Suklengmung, was an Ahom king who ruled from 1681 to 1696. He is credited with building the famous Kareng Ghar, a royal palace and fortification, in the 17th century. Kareng Ghar is considered one of the most important architectural achievements of the Ahom kingdom.
Gadadhar Singha, also known as Gadadhar Singha Suklengmung, was an Ahom king who ruled from 1681 to 1696. He is credited with building the famous Kareng Ghar, a royal palace and fortification, in the 17th century. Kareng Ghar is considered one of the most important architectural achievements of the Ahom kingdom.

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Q16. Who participated in the Kurukshetra War from Assam?
Q16. Who participated in the Kurukshetra War from Assam?

(A) Bhagadatta
(A) Bhagadatta
(B) Narakasura
(B) Narakasura
(C) Pushyavarmana
(C) Pushyavarmana
(D) Tyag Singha
(D) Tyag Singha
Answer: (A) Bhagadatta
Answer: (A) Bhagadatta
Bhagadatta was the son of Narakasura, and the king of Pragjyotisha in Hindu mythology. Bhagadatta was born from a limb of the asura called Bashkala. He was a renowned warrior, and was known to be a great friend of Indra. Supratika (Bhagadatta's elephant). Bhima killed all the elephants with his mace.
Bhagadatta was the son of Narakasura, and the king of Pragjyotisha in Hindu mythology. Bhagadatta was born from a limb of the asura called Bashkala. He was a renowned warrior, and was known to be a great friend of Indra. Supratika (Bhagadatta's elephant). Bhima killed all the elephants with his mace.

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Q17. Between whom the battle of Ghiladhari was fought?
Q17. Between whom the battle of Ghiladhari was fought?

(A) Mughal and Ahom
(A) Mughal and Ahom
(B) Burmese and Ahom
(B) Burmese and Ahom
(C) Kachari and Ahom
(C) Kachari and Ahom
(D) Koch and Ahom
(D) Koch 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.

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Q18. The chief of the Singphos was known as?
Q18. The chief of the Singphos was known as?

(A) Captain
(A) Captain
(B) Pengbam
(B) Pengbam
(C) Gaum
(C) Gaum
(D) King
(D) King
Answer: (C) Gaum
Answer: (C) Gaum
The Singphos are divided into clans, each with a chief known as a "Gaum". The main clans include Bessa, Duffa, Luttao, Luttora, Tesari, Mirip, Lophae, Lutong, and Magrong. In 1823, Bessa Gaum was the Singpho chief who allowed Robert Bruce to take some tea plants and seeds. Some tea leaves were sent to the Botanical Gardens in Calcutta, where the plant was identified as a variety of tea. Tea experts credit Bisa Gam with the discovery of tea in Assam in 1823.
The Singphos are divided into clans, each with a chief known as a "Gaum". The main clans include Bessa, Duffa, Luttao, Luttora, Tesari, Mirip, Lophae, Lutong, and Magrong. In 1823, Bessa Gaum was the Singpho chief who allowed Robert Bruce to take some tea plants and seeds. Some tea leaves were sent to the Botanical Gardens in Calcutta, where the plant was identified as a variety of tea. Tea experts credit Bisa Gam with the discovery of tea in Assam in 1823.

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Q19. Which Ahom king is credited with defeating the Mughal army in the Battle of Saraighat in 1671?
Q19. Which Ahom king is credited with defeating the Mughal army in the Battle of Saraighat in 1671?

(A) Pratap Singha
(A) Pratap Singha
(B) Rajeswar Singha
(B) Rajeswar Singha
(C) Chakradhwaj Singha
(C) Chakradhwaj Singha
(D) Lachit Borphukan
(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.

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Q20. The last king of Chutia Kingdom was
Q20. 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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