Ahom kingdom

The Ahom kingdom, which reigned from 1228 to 1826, was a prominent medieval kingdom located in the Brahmaputra Valley of Assam. It stood the test of time for approximately 600 years and successfully thwarted the Mughal Empire’s attempts at expanding into Northeast India. The Tai prince, Sukaphaa, from Mong Mao (which is presently known as Yunnan Province in China), founded the kingdom by establishing a mong in the upper reaches of the Brahmaputra River, focusing on wet rice agriculture. During the 16th century, under the reign of Suhungmung, the kingdom experienced a sudden growth spurt, which led to its transformation into a multi-ethnic community. This transformation had a significant impact on the political and social landscape of the Brahmaputra Valley. Unfortunately, the kingdom’s strength declined following the Moamoria rebellion, and the Burmese invasions of Assam resulted in its ultimate downfall. However, following the First Anglo-Burmese War and the Treaty of Yandabo in 1826, the East India Company took control of the kingdom. Here we are presenting some important Ahom Kingdom-related Questions and answers which help the aspirants for their competitive exams. 1. Ahoms are believed to be the inhabitant of? Ans: Mau-lung state 2. How Ahoms were entered into Brahmaputra valley? Ans: Crossing Patkai hills in 1228 CE 3. When Sukapha laid the foundation of the Ahom kingdom at Charaideo? Ans:1253 CE 4. Ans: Borgohai and Burhagohai. 5. When Sukapha died? Ans:1268 CE. 6. ...

The Ahom kingdom (/ˈɑːhɔːm/, 1228–1826) was a late medieval kingdom in the Brahmaputra Valley in Assam. It maintained its sovereignty for nearly 600 years having successfully resisted Mughal expansion in Northeast India. Established by Sukaphaa, a Tai prince from Mong Mao (present-day Yunnan Province, China), it began as a mong in the upper reaches of the Brahmaputra based on wet rice agriculture. It expanded suddenly under Suhungmung in the 16th century and became multi-ethnic in character, casting a profound effect on the political and social life of the entire Brahmaputra valley. The kingdom became weaker with the rise of the Moamoria rebellion, and subsequently fell to repeated Burmese invasions of Assam. With the defeat of the Burmese after the First Anglo-Burmese War and the Treaty of Yandabo in 1826, control of the kingdom passed into East India Company hands. Ahom Kingdom 1228–1826 Status Former sovereign state Capital Charaideo Bakata Garhgaon Rangpur Jorhat Common languages Assamese Ahom Regional / local languages Religion • Ahom religion • Buddhism • Shaktism (from 1681) • Islam • Ekasarana Dharma (majority from 17th century) Demonym(s) Assamese Government Aristocratic hereditary monarchy Federal Monarchy Chao Pha • 1228–1268 Sukaphaa • 1497–1539 Suhungmung • 1603–1641 Susenghphaa • 1696–1714 Sukhrungphaa History • established by Chaolung Sukaphaa 1228 • re-organization under King Suhungmung 1497 • Moamoria rebellion 1769 • Britain seizes control 1826 Population...

Lachit Borphukan was a military general and commander-in-chief of the Ahom kingdom in ancient India, during the 17th century. He is best known for his leadership in the Lachit Borphukan is remembered for his military tactics and strategic thinking, as well as his unwavering loyalty to the Ahom kingdom and its people. He is regarded as a symbol of Assamese cultural identity and is celebrated as one of the greatest military leaders in Indian history. Today, Lachit Borphukan is remembered through cultural festivals, plays, and monuments, including a statue in his honor that stands in Guwahati, the largest city in the state of Assam. Background of Lachit Borphukan Lachit Borphukan was born on 24 November 1622 to Momai Tamuli Borbarua and Kunti Moran. His father was the commander-in-chief of the Ahom army. The Ahom kingdom was located in the Brahmaputra valley of eastern India, first established in 1228. The kingdom was frequently attacked by Turkic and Afghan rulers of the Delhi Sultanate and later the Mughal Empire The Mughal-Ahom conflict first began in 1615 and continued afterward. It was against this backdrop Lachit grew up in. After finishing his education in humanities and military strategies, Lachit served as the Soladhara Barua (scarf-bearer), a modern-day equivalent of a private secretary to the Ahom King. He held other important positions such as Superintendent of the Stable of Royal Horses and Superintendent of the Royal Household guards before being appointed as th...

The Ahom kingdom was established in 1228 when The Ahoms brought with them the technology of wet rice cultivation that they shared with other groups. The peoples that took to the Ahom way of life and polity were incorporated into their fold in a process of Ahomization.As a result of this process the Barahi people, for instance, were completely subsumed, and some of other groups like some Nagas and the Maran peoples became Ahoms, thus enhancing the Ahom numbers significantly. This process of Ahomization was particularly significant till the 16th century, when under phoidor kinship relations, which formed the militia. The kingdom came under attack from Turkic and Afghan rulers of The Ahom kingdom took many features of its mature form under khelsystem, replacing the kinship based phoidsystem. Under the same king, the offices of the The kingdom came under repeated The rule of Tungkhungia kings was marked by peace and achievements in the Arts and engineering constructions. The later phase of the rule was also marked by increasing social conflicts, leading to the

The very name Assam, with its roots in the word Asama or invincible, denotes how this land held its own, though most of India’s medieval history. Ruled by the powerful Ahoms for 600 years from the mid 13th century, the Mughals couldn’t touch Assam. In fact, it was here that they suffered their most embarrassing defeat. The year was 1671 and the decisive battle of Saraighat was fought on the raging waters of the Brahmaputra. On one side was Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb's army headed by Ram Singh of Amer (Jaipur) and on the other was the Ahom General Lachit Borphukan, who made his way into history books that year. Details of his spectacular victory were meticulously captured in a ‘ Buranji’ the official chronicles of the Ahom kings, maintained through their reigns. It gives us a vivid picture of what happened over 350 years ago. Map showing the extent of the Ahom kingdom | LHI Team The Story of Lachit Borphukan's Triumph: The Background To understand the story of Lachit Borphukan’s triumph over the Mughals, it is important to get some context of the history, geography and politics of Assam. The kingdom of Assam comprised of a stretch of land 600 miles wide, along the banks of Brahmaputra river. It was surrounded by high hills and thick forests. The capital was at Garhgaon in present-day Eastern Assam, while a viceroy known as Borphukan administered from Guwahati. Thick forests, rivulets and the tough terrain meant that they were hardly any roads. All transport, as well as trade,...

Believer and follower of Sanatan. I have firm faith one day Sanatan will show the world the path of peace prosperity and moral value. World could be better and more beautiful if and only if Sanatan Values are followed. I am Sanat Bhardwaj 48 years old freelancer and public speaker on Business and Finance. Ahom Dynasty – A Kingdom- With Divinity. (1228 AD to 1838 AD) Who can recapitulate the history of a Kingdom which boasts of uninterrupted administrative and political success without interruption for 600 years and 41 Kings? Yes, Ahom (1228 AD to 1838 AD) dynasty is the longest surviving dynasty of documented India. Despite this amazing continuity, our modern academia and public intellectuals deceitfully conspired to erase the marvels and contours of such a magnificent and longest surviving dynasty of India. Besides being a political and administrative grandeur, It is one of the most fascinating stories of cultural and civilizational integration within the diverse groups of India. Until the advent of Abrahamic religions, i.e., Islam and Christianity, Indian society had been extremely peaceful, inclusive and permeable. India has proved itself to be a great melting point where integration based on the concept of togetherness and collaboration has happened on a scale which is unparalleled in world history. It is especially relevant in context to Ahom, as Ahom had travelled across the mountains of North east crossed Patkai Mountains and settled in the Brahmaputra Valley carryi...

In government exams like SSC, Banking, Railways, etc we find many questions from the History general awareness section. This is a very broad section and sometimes questions are very factual. we will cover the General awareness section comprehensively so that students can learn and get most of the questions correct in this section. In this article, we will discuss the Ahom Kingdom. Ahom Kingdom: An Introduction • Chaolung Sukaphaa was a 13th-century ruler who founded the Kingdom of Ahom, which ruled Assam for six centuries. • The Ahom kingdom saw its first major clash with an imperial power in the form of the Mughal Empire in 1615. The Ahom capital of Garhgaon was occupied by the Mughals in 1662, but they were driven off in the latest clashes. Finally, during the Battle of Saraighat in 1671, the Ahom under Lachit Borphukan managed to repel a major Mughal invasion, expanding their borders west to the Manas River. • The Ahom ruled the country until the province was annexed by British India in 1826 with the signing of the Treaty of Yandaboo. Political Structure: • Ahoms created a new state by abolishing the old political system of bhuiyans (landlords). • The Ahom state was dependent on forced labour. Those who had to work for the state were called paiks. • Ahoms were not autocratic, As the King was the one-man authority. It was an inclusive government, with a king with five ministers. Ministers had the power to keep a check and ensure that the king delivers his duties. They al...

1 1228–1268 2 1268–1281 3 1281–1293 4 1293–1332 5 1332–1364 Interregnum 1364–1369 6 1369–1376 Interregnum 1376–1380 7 1380–1389 Interregnum 1389–1397 8 1397–1407 9 1407–1422 10 1422–1439 11 1439–1488 12 1488–1493 13 1493–1497 14 1497–1539 15 1539–1552 16 1552–1603 17 1603–1641 18 1641–1644 19 1644–1648 20 1648–1663 21 1663–1670 22 1670–1672 23 1672–1674 24 1674–1675 25 1675–1675 26 1675–1677 27 1677–1679 28 1679–1681 29 1681–1696 30 1696–1714 31 1714–1744 32 1744–1751 33 1751–1769 34 1769–1780 35 1780–1795 36 1795–1811 37 1811–1818 38 1818–1819 39 1819–1821 40 1821–1822 41 1833–1838 • v • t • e The Ahom kingdom ( ˈ ɑː h ɔː m/, 1228–1826) Though it came to be called the Ahom kingdom in the colonial and subsequent times, it was largely multi-ethnic, with the ethnic Mong Dun Shun Kham till 1401 ( xunor-xophura; English: casket of gold), but adopted Assam in later times. History [ ] Main article: The Ahom kingdom was established in 1228 when Mong Dun Shun Kham (1228–1401) [ ] Sukaphaa (1228–1268) spent a couple of decades moving from Chao-Frongmung) and the Chao-Thaonmung). kaghazi raj (a kingdom with records) just as the At the time of their advent, the Ahoms came with advanced technologies of rice cultivation, and it was their belief that they were divinely ordained to turn fallow land to agriculture and also to absorb stateless and shifting agriculturists to their own ways. kha and many such kha people were ceremonially adopted into different Ahom clans, At this initial sta...