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. Who introduced the Buranji written in Assam? Q1. Who introduced the Buranji written in Assam?
(A) The Ahom (A) The Ahom
(B) The Koch (B) The Koch
(C) The Kacharies (C) The Kacharies
(D) The Chutias (D) The Chutias
Answer: (A) The Ahom Answer: (A) The Ahom
Sukapha, the founder of the Ahom kingdom, is credited with initiating the tradition of writing Buranjis, which are historical chronicles and records.Sukapha, the founder of the Ahom kingdom, is credited with initiating the tradition of writing Buranjis, which are historical chronicles and records.
Q2. Gohain Kamal Ali was constructed during? Q2. Gohain Kamal Ali was constructed during?
(A) Sukapha (A) Sukapha
(B) Narakasur (B) Narakasur
(C) Rudra Singha (C) Rudra Singha
(D) Naranarayan (D) Naranarayan
Answer: (D) Naranarayan Answer: (D) Naranarayan
The road was constructed by Gohain Kamal, the engineer brother of Koch king Naranarayan. The road was used by the Koch general Chilarai for his invasion of the Ahom kingdom.
Gohain Kamal Ali is a 380-mile highway that was constructed between 1546 and 1547. The road starts at Koch Bihar in the west and ends at Narnarayanpur of North Lakhimpur in the east.The road was constructed by Gohain Kamal, the engineer brother of Koch king Naranarayan. The road was used by the Koch general Chilarai for his invasion of the Ahom kingdom.
Gohain Kamal Ali is a 380-mile highway that was constructed between 1546 and 1547. The road starts at Koch Bihar in the west and ends at Narnarayanpur of North Lakhimpur in the east.
Q3. What title is used to address an Ahom king? Q3. What title is used to address an Ahom king?
(A) Rajan (A) Rajan
(B) Samrat (B) Samrat
(C) Maharaj (C) Maharaj
(D) Swargadeo (D) Swargadeo
Answer: (D) Swargadeo Answer: (D) Swargadeo
Swargadeo is the revered title bestowed upon the Ahom kings, signifying their divine status and supreme authority.Swargadeo is the revered title bestowed upon the Ahom kings, signifying their divine status and supreme authority.
Q4. What is the name of Siva Singha's first wife who excavated the Gaurisagar Tank? Q4. What is the name of Siva Singha's first wife who excavated the Gaurisagar Tank?
Bar Raja Phuleswari Konwari, the first wife of King Siva Singha, is credited with excavating the Gaurisagar Tank. She was a powerful queen who also constructed three significant temples on the tank's banks.Bar Raja Phuleswari Konwari, the first wife of King Siva Singha, is credited with excavating the Gaurisagar Tank. She was a powerful queen who also constructed three significant temples on the tank's banks.
Q5. Which dynasty preceded the Ahom dynasty in ruling Assam? Q5. Which dynasty preceded the Ahom dynasty in ruling Assam?
(A) Pala Dynasty (A) Pala Dynasty
(B) Koch Dynasty (B) Koch Dynasty
(C) Varman Dynasty (C) Varman Dynasty
(D) Mughal Dynasty (D) Mughal Dynasty
Answer: (A) Pala Dynasty Answer: (A) Pala Dynasty
The Pala dynasty ruled the Kamarupa kingdom in Assam from 900–1100 CE. The dynasty was the last to rule Kamarupa before it was conquered by the Chutia, Kachari, and Ahom kingdoms.The Pala dynasty ruled the Kamarupa kingdom in Assam from 900–1100 CE. The dynasty was the last to rule Kamarupa before it was conquered by the Chutia, Kachari, and Ahom kingdoms.
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.
Q7. Who founded Kundil Nagar? Q7. 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.
Q8. What are the burial mounds of Ahom royalty commonly known as? Q8. What are the burial mounds of Ahom royalty commonly known as?
(A) Doul (A) Doul
(B) Smashan (B) Smashan
(C) Moidam (C) Moidam
(D) Kabar (D) Kabar
Answer: (C) Moidam Answer: (C) Moidam
Moidams are the distinctive burial mounds constructed for Ahom royalty and their families.Moidams are the distinctive burial mounds constructed for Ahom royalty and their families.
Q9. Which period is often refers to as 'Maanar Din'? Q9. Which period is often refers to as 'Maanar Din'?
(A) 1817-1819 (A) 1817-1819
(B) 1816-1825 (B) 1816-1825
(C) 1800-1826 (C) 1800-1826
(D) 1821-1826 (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.