Q1. Which of the accompanying lords wore the title of “Avanisimha”? Q1. Which of the accompanying lords wore the title of “Avanisimha”?
(A) Simhavarman (A) Simhavarman
(B) Simhavishnu (B) Simhavishnu
(C) Mahendravarman I (C) Mahendravarman I
(D) Shiva Skanda Varma (D) Shiva Skanda Varma
Answer: (B) Simhavishnu Answer: (B) Simhavishnu
Simhavishnu was a significant king of the Pallava dynasty, reigning in South India during the late 6th century CE (approximately 575-600 CE). He is widely credited with the revival and expansion of the Pallava power, establishing their dominance in the region and laying the foundation for what is often referred to as the "Greater Pallavas." His title "Avanisimha," meaning "Lion of the Earth," signifies his military prowess and his role in consolidating the Pallava kingdom by defeating various contemporary powers like the Kalabhras and extending his rule south of Kanchipuram up to the Kaveri River. He was also a patron of arts and literature, and his reign marked the beginning of a significant period in Pallava history.Simhavishnu was a significant king of the Pallava dynasty, reigning in South India during the late 6th century CE (approximately 575-600 CE). He is widely credited with the revival and expansion of the Pallava power, establishing their dominance in the region and laying the foundation for what is often referred to as the "Greater Pallavas." His title "Avanisimha," meaning "Lion of the Earth," signifies his military prowess and his role in consolidating the Pallava kingdom by defeating various contemporary powers like the Kalabhras and extending his rule south of Kanchipuram up to the Kaveri River. He was also a patron of arts and literature, and his reign marked the beginning of a significant period in Pallava history.
Q1. When did British first visit Assam? Q1. 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.
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.
Q4. When was Maniram Dewan hanged? Q4. When was Maniram Dewan hanged?
(A) 26th January 1858 (A) 26th January 1858
(B) 26th February 1958 (B) 26th February 1958
(C) 26th February 1858 (C) 26th February 1858
(D) 26th January 1958 (D) 26th January 1958
Answer: (C) 26th February 1858 Answer: (C) 26th February 1858
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.
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"?
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.
Q7. Who was the Kachari Raja appointed as a tributary King by Suhungmung after defeating the Kacharis in the 1531 Ahom-Kachari war? Q7. Who was the Kachari Raja appointed as a tributary King by Suhungmung after defeating the Kacharis in the 1531 Ahom-Kachari war?
(A) Khunkhara (A) Khunkhara
(B) Govinda Singh (B) Govinda Singh
(C) Detchung (C) Detchung
(D) Jasa Manik (D) Jasa Manik
Answer: (C) Detchung Answer: (C) Detchung
After defeating the Kachari king Khunkhara in 1531, Ahom king Suhungmung installed Detsung, a Kachari prince, as the new Kachari king. However, Detsung later rebelled, leading to further conflicts between the Ahoms and Kacharis.After defeating the Kachari king Khunkhara in 1531, Ahom king Suhungmung installed Detsung, a Kachari prince, as the new Kachari king. However, Detsung later rebelled, leading to further conflicts between the Ahoms and Kacharis.
Captain Welsh led a British detachment to Assam during the Moamoria Rebellion. The Moamoria Rebellion was a 36-year conflict (1769–1805) between the Moamorias, an ethnic group in Assam, and the Ahom rulers.
In 1794, Captain Welsh captured Longpool and Rangpur. However, in 1794, Sir John Shore recalled Captain Welsh's expedition. The British forces left Assam after Gaurinath Sinha was reinstated in 1794, but the guerilla war continued. In 1805, the belligerents agreed to a compromise.Captain Welsh led a British detachment to Assam during the Moamoria Rebellion. The Moamoria Rebellion was a 36-year conflict (1769–1805) between the Moamorias, an ethnic group in Assam, and the Ahom rulers.
In 1794, Captain Welsh captured Longpool and Rangpur. However, in 1794, Sir John Shore recalled Captain Welsh's expedition. The British forces left Assam after Gaurinath Sinha was reinstated in 1794, but the guerilla war continued. In 1805, the belligerents agreed to a compromise.
Q9. Who was the founder of the Vijayanagara Empire? Q9. Who was the founder of the Vijayanagara Empire?
(A) Harihara (A) Harihara
(B) Krishnadeva Raya (B) Krishnadeva Raya
(C) Ramaraya (C) Ramaraya
(D) Vidyaranya (D) Vidyaranya
Answer: (A) Harihara Answer: (A) Harihara
Harihara and Bukka, two brothers, founded the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century, which became a powerful Hindu kingdom.Harihara and Bukka, two brothers, founded the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century, which became a powerful Hindu kingdom.
Answer: (B) Badan Chandra Borphukan Answer: (B) Badan Chandra Borphukan
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.