অসমৰ ইতিহাস — প্ৰশ্নোত্তৰ // Assam History — Questions & Answers
1. What is the name of the field where Sati Joymoti was tortured?
Ans: Jerenga Pathar
Explanation: Sati Joymoti was tortured by the Ahom ruler Lora Roja at Jerenga Pathar because she refused to reveal the hiding place of her husband, Gadapani.
2. Who was Mula Gabharu ?
Ans: She was the wife of Borgohain Phrangchengmung.
Explanation: Mula Gabharu was a brave Ahom woman. During Turbak’s invasion, she fought courageously against the invaders and sacrificed her life.
3. When was the Battle of Saraighat fought ?
Ans: 1671 AD
Explanation: The Battle of Saraighat was fought between the Ahoms and the Mughals. The Ahom forces successfully resisted the Mughal invasion.
4. Who were the commanders of the two sides in the Battle of Saraighat ?
Ans: Ahom side — Lachit Borphukan; Mughal side — Raja Ram Singh I
Explanation: Lachit Borphukan led the Ahom forces, while Raja Ram Singh I commanded the Mughal army. The Ahoms won the decisive naval battle at Saraighat.
5. When did the First Moamoria Rebellion begin ?
Ans: 1769 AD
Explanation: The First Moamoria Rebellion began in 1769 against the Ahom kingdom. It was a major challenge to Ahom authority.
6. During whose reign did the Dandua Rebellion take place ?
Ans: King Kamaleswar Singha
Explanation: The Dandua Rebellion occurred during the reign of Kamaleswar Singha, an Ahom king.
7. Who were the leaders of the Dandua Rebellion ?
Ans: Habadutta and Biradutta
Explanation: Habadutta and Biradutta led the Dandua Rebellion in protest against the oppression and policies of the Ahom administration.
8. What was the main cause of the Dandua Rebellion?
Ans: The oppression of the people of Kamrup by Kalia Bhomora Borphukan
Explanation: Excessive oppression and administrative abuses in Kamrup under Kalia Bhomora Borphukan were important causes of the rebellion.
9. Who was called “Jalmaruta” or the “Fake Ahom King”?
Ans: Kirtichandra Barua
Explanation: Kirtichandra Barua is associated with the title “Jalmaruta” / “Nakol Ahom Raja” in Assamese historical tradition.
10. Who was the author of Chakariphenti Buranji ?
Ans: Numali Borgohain
Explanation: Chakariphenti Buranji is one of the historical chronicles associated with Assamese history. Numali Borgohain is traditionally credited as its author.
11. How many times did the Mughals invade Assam ?
Ans: 17 times
Explanation: The Mughals made repeated attempts to conquer Assam, but the Ahom kingdom successfully resisted most of these invasions.
12. When did the first Burmese invasion of Assam take place ?
Ans: 1817 AD
Explanation: The Burmese, also known as the Maan, first invaded Assam in 1817. Their repeated invasions eventually contributed to the collapse of Ahom political power.
13. Who invited the Burmese to Assam ?
An: Badanchandra Borphukan
Explanation: Badanchandra Borphukan sought Burmese military assistance during internal political conflicts in the Ahom kingdom. This intervention marked the beginning of the Burmese involvement in Assam.