Q1. Who was the son of Aurangzeb that later married Ramani Gabharu, daughter of Jayadhwaj Singha, as per the Treaty of Ghailajharighat in 1663? Q1. Who was the son of Aurangzeb that later married Ramani Gabharu, daughter of Jayadhwaj Singha, as per the Treaty of Ghailajharighat in 1663?
(A) Mohammad Azam Shah (A) Mohammad Azam Shah
(B) Nasiruddin (B) Nasiruddin
(C) Hisamuddin Iwaj (C) Hisamuddin Iwaj
(D) Uzir (D) Uzir
Answer: (A) Mohammad Azam Shah Answer: (A) Mohammad Azam Shah
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 Azamtara or Mohammad 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.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 Azamtara or Mohammad 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.
Q1. What is the traditional term for an Ahom marriage? Q1. What is the traditional term for an Ahom marriage?
(A) Gandharva (A) Gandharva
(B) Homa (B) Homa
(C) Chaklang (C) Chaklang
(D) Sayambar (D) Sayambar
Answer: (C) Chaklang Answer: (C) Chaklang
Chaklong is the traditional and culturally rich marriage ceremony of the Ahom people, an indigenous community of Assam, India.Chaklong is the traditional and culturally rich marriage ceremony of the Ahom people, an indigenous community of Assam, India.
Q2. The Tripura Buranjis were authored by? Q2. 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.
Surampha, also known as Swargadeo Jayaditya Singha, is the Ahom king who is referred to as 'Bhagaraja' in historical texts. The nickname is derived from the Assamese word 'bhaga', meaning 'broken' or 'to end something', possibly alluding to his untimely demise or the end of his reign.Surampha, also known as Swargadeo Jayaditya Singha, is the Ahom king who is referred to as 'Bhagaraja' in historical texts. The nickname is derived from the Assamese word 'bhaga', meaning 'broken' or 'to end something', possibly alluding to his untimely demise or the end of his reign.
Q4. During the reign of which Ahom King Shaktism become very strong? Q4. 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.
Q5. Who founded Kundil Nagar? Q5. Who founded Kundil Nagar?
(A) The Chutiyas (A) The Chutiyas
(B) The Ahoms (B) The Ahoms
(C) The Motoks (C) The Motoks
(D) The Morans (D) The Morans
Answer: (A) The Chutiyas Answer: (A) The Chutiyas
The archaeological site of Bhismak Nagar or Kundil Nagar is near Roing in Lower Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh. Bismak Nagar fort was built by Chutia Kings and his people during 8th to 10th Century near the river Kundil, between Roing and Tezu.The archaeological site of Bhismak Nagar or Kundil Nagar is near Roing in Lower Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh. Bismak Nagar fort was built by Chutia Kings and his people during 8th to 10th Century near the river Kundil, between Roing and Tezu.
Q6. Tipam, the first Ahom headquarters founded by Sukapha, is situated between Q6. Tipam, the first Ahom headquarters founded by Sukapha, is situated between
(A) Disang and Jia Bharali (A) Disang and Jia Bharali
(B) Burhi Dihing and Disang (B) Burhi Dihing and Disang
(C) Sonkosh and Rupahi (C) Sonkosh and Rupahi
(D) Rupahi and Bharali (D) Rupahi and Bharali
Answer: (B) Burhi Dihing and Disang Answer: (B) Burhi Dihing and Disang
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.
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.
Q9. Purnananda Buragohain died after hearing the news of the defeat of the Ahoms in which battle? Q9. Purnananda Buragohain died after hearing the news of the defeat of the Ahoms in which battle?
(A) Battle of Saraighat (A) Battle of Saraighat
(B) Battle of Itakhuli (B) Battle of Itakhuli
(C) Battle of Moamoria (C) Battle of Moamoria
(D) Battle of Ghiladhari (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.
Q10. According to the Paik system of the Ahoms, how many paiks were under the official Phukan? Q10. According to the Paik system of the Ahoms, how many paiks were under the official Phukan?
(A) 1000 (A) 1000
(B) 100 (B) 100
(C) 6000 (C) 6000
(D) 3000 (D) 3000
Answer: (C) 6000 Answer: (C) 6000
In the Ahom kingdom's Paik system, a Phukan commanded 6,000 paiks. The Paik system was a corvee labor system that formed the backbone of the Ahom military. Every able-bodied male citizen between the ages of 16 and 50 was registered as a paik and served in the army for a set amount of time each year. In exchange for serving the state, paiks received a piece of land for cultivation.In the Ahom kingdom's Paik system, a Phukan commanded 6,000 paiks. The Paik system was a corvee labor system that formed the backbone of the Ahom military. Every able-bodied male citizen between the ages of 16 and 50 was registered as a paik and served in the army for a set amount of time each year. In exchange for serving the state, paiks received a piece of land for cultivation.
