Assam History MCQ
61. The offices of the Borboruah and Borphukan were created by
- A) Sudangpha
- B) Suhungmung
- C) Pratap Singha
- D) Jayadhawaj Singha
C) Pratap Singha
Explanation: Pratap Singha, also known as Susenghphaa, was the Ahom king who established the offices of Borboruah and Borphukan. These positions were crucial in the Ahom administration, with Borboruah being the governor of the eastern provinces and Borphukan governing the western provinces, including the capital.
62. The Chutiya Kingdom was conquered by
- A) Suklengmung
- B) Suhungmung
- C) Pratap Singha
- D) Jayadhavaj Singha
B) Suhungmung
Explanation: Suhungmung, also known as Dihingia Raja, was the Ahom king who successfully conquered the Chutiya Kingdom in the early 16th century. This conquest was significant as it expanded the Ahom kingdom’s territory and influence.
63. Who among the following literators did not receive the patronage of the Koch King Naranarayan?
- A) Ram Saraswati
- B) Ananta Kandali
- C) Sankardeva
- D) Madhav Kandali
D) Madhav Kandali
Explanation: Madhav Kandali was an earlier Assamese poet who lived before the time of King Naranarayan. Naranarayan, known for his patronage of scholars and artists, supported figures like Ram Saraswati, Ananta Kandali, and even Sankardeva to some extent, but not Madhav Kandali.
64. Rudra Singha first built the Rang Ghar with Bamboo and Wood. It was rebuilt with brick and mortar by
- A) Siva Singha
- B) Pramatta Singha
- C) Rajeshwawr Singha
- D) Lakshmi Singha
B) Pramatta Singha
Explanation: Pramatta Singha, the successor of Rudra Singha, is credited with rebuilding the Rang Ghar, originally constructed by Rudra Singha, using brick and mortar. This structure is an iconic example of Ahom architecture.
65. The Battle of Mahargarh was fought between
- A) Chandrakanta Singha and the Burmese
- B) The Burmese and the British
- C) The Burmese and Ruchinath Buragohain
- D) The Burmese and Purandar Singha
A) Chandrakanta Singha and the Burmese
Explanation: The Battle of Mahargarh was fought between the Ahom king Chandrakanta Singha and the Burmese invaders. This battle was part of the larger conflicts involving the Burmese invasions of Assam in the early 19th century.
66. Who was the President of the First Session of the Assam Chatra Sanmilon?
- A) Rohinikanta Hatibaruah
- B) Kamaluddin Ahmed
- C) Lakshidhar Sharma
- D) Lakshminath Bezbaruah
D) Lakshminath Bezbaruah
Explanation: Lakshminath Bezbaruah, a prominent Assamese literary figure, was the President of the first session of the Assam Chatra Sanmilon, which was an important student organization in Assam.
67. The earliest king of Assam was
- A) Mahiranga Danava
- B) Narakasur
- C) Bhaskar Barman
- D) Naranarayan
A) Mahiranga Danava
Explanation: Mahiranga Danava is considered one of the earliest known kings of Assam, predating other rulers like Narakasur and Bhaskar Barman. He is part of the ancient mythology and early historical traditions of Assam.
68. The Ahoms who entered into Assam (erstwhile) established their capital at
- A) Charaideo
- B) Rangpur
- C) Namti
- D) Nazirakhat
A) Charaideo
Explanation: Charaideo was the first capital established by the Ahom rulers when they entered Assam. It remained a symbolic and cultural center throughout the Ahom reign.
69. The Kachari King to assume the title “Pratap Narayan” after defeating the Ahom was
- A) Indrabalnarayan
- B) Josonarayan
- C) Nirbhaynarayan
- D) Durlabhnarayan
B) Josonarayan
Explanation: Josonarayan, a Kachari king, assumed the title “Pratap Narayan” after a successful military engagement against the Ahom forces. This title reflected his victory and valor.
70. In the Battle of Saraighat next to Lachit Barphukan was in the leadership of
- A) Raj Mantri Atanu Borgohain Dangariya
- B) Kaliabhomora Barphukan
- C) Miri Sandikoi
- D) Manthir Bharali Baruah
A) Raj Mantri Atanu Borgohain Dangariya
Explanation: Raj Mantri Atanu Borgohain Dangariya played a significant role in the Battle of Saraighat, assisting the commander Lachit Barphukan. This battle, fought in 1671, was a decisive Ahom victory against the Mughal forces.
