Assam History Revision Quiz

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Who was the founder of the Varman Dynasty?

Harshvardhan

Bhaskar Varman

Pushya Varman (correct)

Mahiranga Danava

Which king from the Varman Dynasty performed the Ashwamedha Yagya?

Mahiranga Danava

Ratnapala

Bhaskar Varman

Mahendra Varman (correct)

Who was considered the last king of the Varman Dynasty?

Bhagadatta

Ratnapala

Bhaskar Varman (correct)

Madan Kamev

Which dynasty did Brahmapala belong to?

Pala Dynasty Signup and view all the answers

Who was the last ruler of the Salasthambha Dynasty?

Jayapala Signup and view all the answers

What was the capital of the Koch Kingdom founded by Biswa Singha?

Koch-Behar Signup and view all the answers

Who was the founder of the Ahom Kingdom?

Sukapha Signup and view all the answers

Which king captured the Kachari Kingdom?

Rudra Singha Signup and view all the answers

Who was known as the first Ahom king to perform a coronation ceremony?

Sudangpha Signup and view all the answers

Which capital did Suhungmung shift the Ahom kingdom to?

Bokota Signup and view all the answers

During whose reign did the first ever census take place in the Ahom kingdom?

Suhungmung Signup and view all the answers

What significant structure did Rudra Singha construct?

Gaurisagar Tank Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first Ahom king to use the Saka era in the official calendar?

Sulikpha Signup and view all the answers

What did Shiva Singha do during his reign with regard to queenship?

Installed his queen as Bor Raja Signup and view all the answers

Who led the first revolt against the British in 1828?

Gomdhar Konwar Signup and view all the answers

What was significant about the capital Charguya?

It was the first capital of the Ahom Kingdom Signup and view all the answers

Who constructed Shiva Doul and Shivasagar Tank?

Pramatta Singha Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the Rajeswar Singha/Surampha's revolt?

Tax on Tamul-pan and banning of Poppy cultivation Signup and view all the answers

What was significant about the Rangia Uprising?

It marked the first peasant uprising of Assam. Signup and view all the answers

Who founded the Jorhat Sarbajanik Sabha in 1884?

Jagannath Baruah Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant event during the Quit India Movement in Gahpur?

Kanaklata Baruah and Mukunda Kakati were shot. Signup and view all the answers

What was the aim of the Axomiya Bhasa Unnati Sadhini Sabha founded in 1888?

Enhance the Assamese language and culture Signup and view all the answers

What major event ended with the Yandaboo Treaty?

The third Burmese invasion Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first president of the Assam Provincial Congress Committee formed in 1921?

Kuladhar Chaliha Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Danava Dynasty

Mahiranga Danava was the only known ruler.
Capital of the dynasty was Pragjyotishpur.
Narakasur from the Bhauma Dynasty defeated Ghatakasur of the Kirats.

Varman Dynasty

Founded by Pushya Varman (350-380 AD).
Notable ruler Samudragupta held the title Maharajadhiraj.
Mahendra Varman (450-480 AD) was the 1st king of Kamrupa and engaged in a successful war against the Guptas.
Bhaskar Varman (594-650 AD) marked the height of Kamrupa's power with a circumference of 1700 miles, known as the last king with significant impact.

Pala Dynasty

Brahmapala (970-990 AD) was the dynasty's founder, known for his significant contributions.
Ratnapala (1010-1040 AD) was a notable ruler.
The Tejpur Rock Inscription and Hyunthal Copper plate are associated with this dynasty.

Salasthambha Dynasty (Mlechcha)

Founded by Salasthambha.
The last ruler was Jayapala (1120-1138 AD), under whose rule the capital shifted to Haruppeswara.

Koch Kingdom

Originated from Hariyan Mandal; Biswa Singha (1515-1540 AD) was the founder.
Malladeva/Naranarayan (1540) was a prominent king.
Capital was located at Koch-Behar.

Kachari Kingdom

Claimed descent from Ghatotkacha, son of Bhima.
Last king was Govinda Chandra (1813-1830), who faced challenges from the Ahom Kingdom.

Ahom Kingdom

Founded by Sukapha (1228) from Mounlung in Upper Burma.
First capital established at Charaideo (1253).
Sudangpha (1397-1407), also known as Bamuni Konwar, advanced the kingdom's administration.
Significant rulers included Suhungmung/Swarganarayan (1497-1539), who shifted the capital to Bokota and established administrative reforms.
The Battle of Saraighat (1671) pitted Ahom forces against the Mughals, highlighting the kingdom's military significance.
Under Rudra Singha/Lai, important constructions included Joysagar Tank and Joydoul.

Rule of British

The first revolt against the British occurred in 1828, led by Dhananjay Borgohain and Gomdhar Konwar.
Major uprisings included Phulaguri Dhawa (1861) and Rangia Uprising (1893).
Assam saw the formation of several organizations advocating for rights and political awareness, such as the Axomiya Bhasa Unnati Sadhini Sabha (1888) and Assam Provincial Congress Committee (1921).
The Quit India Movement witnessed involvement from significant local figures, demonstrating the region's active political participation.

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Test your knowledge on the Danava and Varman dynasties of Assam. This quiz covers key rulers, capital cities, and significant events related to these historical periods. Perfect for students preparing for exams or anyone interested in Assam's rich history.