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1. Which of the following Ahom king built the temple Chandika at Chaygaon?
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Pratap Singha (also known as Susenghphaa) is traditionally associated with the construction of the Chandika Temple at Chaygaon. He ruled the Ahom kingdom from 1603 to 1641 CE and is noted for major administrative and military developments.
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2. Which Ahom queen built the Sivadol in Sibsagar?
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Bar Raja Ambika, queen of Ahom king Siba Singha, is traditionally associated with the construction/patronage of Sivadol at Sivasagar. The temple complex was completed around 1734 CE and includes Sivadol, Vishnudol and Devidol.
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3. Who was popularly known as Volunteerani Baai?
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Bhanumati Talukdar is associated with the popular title ‘Volunteerani Baai’ in Assam’s freedom-movement history. Her contribution is linked with the volunteer activities of the Indian national movement in Assam.
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4. Kushal Konwar was hanged in the charge of:
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Kushal Konwar was executed by the British in connection with the train derailment at Sarupathar during the Quit India Movement. He was hanged on 15 June 1943.
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5. Which Ahom King constructed the Bhomoraguri Ali?
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Bhomoraguri Ali is traditionally associated with Ahom king Jayadhwaj Singha. Jayadhwaj Singha ruled the Ahom kingdom from 1648 to 1663.
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6. Jongal-Bolohu was the son of which King?
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Jongal-Bolohu is traditionally described in Assamese historical tradition as the son of King Arimatta.
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7. Which Ahom king was popularly known as "Bamuni Konwar"?
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Sudangphaa is popularly known as Bamuni Konwar. He ascended the Ahom throne in 1397 CE.
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8. According to Treaty of Ghilajharighat Swargadeo Jayadhwaj Singha sent his daughter to the Mughal Empire. What was the name of his daughter?
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Ramani Gabharu, daughter of Ahom king Jayadhwaj Singha, was sent to the Mughal court after the Treaty of Ghilajharighat. The treaty was concluded in 1663.
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9. On 20th September, 1942 martyr Kanaklata Baruah and Mukunda Kakati were killed by police at which place of Assam?
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Kanaklata Barua was shot dead while leading a procession to hoist the national flag at the Gohpur police station; Mukunda Kakati was also killed. The incident occurred on 20 September 1942 during the Quit India Movement.
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10. Treaty of Majuli was signed between Nara Narayan and Sukhampha in:
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The Treaty of Majuli was concluded in 1563 between Koch ruler Nara Narayan and Ahom king Sukhamphaa. It settled a major Koch–Ahom conflict.
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11. Who was the chief architect who constructed the city of Rangpur?
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Ghanashyam Khanikar was the chief architect associated with Rangpur under Ahom king Rudra Singha. Rudra Singha ruled from 1696–1714 and shifted the capital to Rangpur.
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12. The two tea gardens associated with Maniram Dewan were:
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Maniram Dewan is associated with Cinamora Tea Estate near Jorhat and Singlou Tea Estate near Sonari. He was an early Assamese commercial tea entrepreneur and participated in the 1857–58 uprising.
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13. Who was the Ahom king during the Battle of Saraighat in 1671?
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Udayaditya Singha was the Ahom king during the decisive Battle of Saraighat in 1671. The Ahom defence was led militarily by Lachit Borphukan.
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14. When was Maniram Dewan publicly hanged?
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Maniram Dewan was publicly hanged at Jorhat on 26 February 1858 for his role in the anti-British uprising.
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15. Which Ahom king was known as Bhogaraja?
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Surampha, also known as Jayaditya Singha, was popularly known as Bhogaraja. He was an Ahom ruler of the early 17th century.
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16. Which Ahom king built the present Kareng Ghar?
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The present permanent brick-and-stone Kareng Ghar at Garhgaon was built by Rajeswar Singha in 1752. It is a major example of Ahom architecture.
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17. Who conferred the title Lokpriyo on Gopinath Bordoloi?
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Jairam Das Daulatram conferred the title Lokpriyo on Gopinath Bordoloi. Bordoloi became the first Chief Minister of Assam after independence and received the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 1999.
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18. Chakarifeti Buranji was written by:
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The source credits Numali Borgohain with Chakarifeti Buranji.
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19. When was the first rebellion in Assam against British rule held?
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The source associates the first rebellion with 1828, led by Gomdhar Konwar.
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20. Bhogeswari Phukanani died during the:
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Bhogeswari Phukanani died during the Quit India Movement in 1942.
