1000 Assam History GK Set 4: Medieval Assam History MCQ Part A
In this post, we are starting the 1000 Assam History GK Series – Set 4, which covers Medieval Assam History MCQs (Part A). In the first two sets, we studied the Ancient Assam History (Part A & Part B). If you haven’t read those yet, it’s good to check them first, so that you have a strong base before moving to the medieval period.
The medieval period of Assam is very important for exams like ADRE, APSC, TET, APDCL, and other state-level exams. Many times, questions from this part are repeated, so practicing them will really help you score better.
When you solve this MCQ Set 3, follow this simple process:
- Read the question carefully.
- Try to answer it on your own without looking at the options.
- Then, check the correct answer given below.
This method will improve your memory, accuracy, and confidence for the real exam.
We are also giving you a PDF of all 1000 Assam History GK questions so that you can study offline. Plus, you can watch our YouTube video on this topic for quick and easy revision before exams.
Medieval Assam History MCQ Part A
Multiple Choice Questions
Assam History MCQ:Medieval Assam History .
181. The medieval period in Assam history began with
Correct Answer: C [Attacks from the Bengal Sultanate]
182. The beginning of the medieval era of Assam is linked with the Turko-Afghan invasions in the year
Correct Answer: C [1206]
183. The earliest Muslim invader of Assam was
Correct Answer: C [Bakhtiyar Khilji]
184. Bakhtiyar Khilji served as a military general under
Correct Answer: B [Qutub ud Din Aibak]
185. The first Mohammedan invasion of Kamrupa happened during the reign of king
Correct Answer: C [Prithu]
186. During the invasion of Mahmud Shah, son of Iltutmish, the king of Kamarupa was
Correct Answer: C [Prithu]
187. The first Islamic invasion into Assam was led by
Correct Answer: B [Bakhtiyar Khilji]
188. Muhammad bin Bakhtiyar Khilji attacked Kamrupa on his way to
Correct Answer: A [Tibet]
189. Who was the first person from the Mech tribe to accept Islam during Bakhtiyar Khilji’s time?
Correct Answer: B [Ali Mech]
190. The founder of the Ahom kingdom was
Correct Answer: A [Sukaphaa]
191. The Ahoms originally came from-
Correct Answer: B [Mong Mao]
192. The Ahoms entered Assam by crossing the
Correct Answer: C [Patkai range]
193. Sukaphaa is believed to have crossed into Assam through the following pass of the Patkai hills
Correct Answer: B [Pangsau Pass]
194. The year in which Sukaphaa left his original capital of Mong Mao was
Correct Answer: A [1215 CE]
195. “No two tigers live in the same jungle; no two kings sit on the same throne.” These words were spoken to Sukaphaa by his
Correct Answer: D [Grandmother]
196. In which year did the Ahoms come into the Brahmaputra Valley?
Correct Answer: A [1228 AD]
197. Which of the following was NOT brought by Sukaphaa while entering the Brahmaputra valley?
Correct Answer: D [A divine Horse]
198. Sukaphaa, the first Ahom ruler, entered Assam and established his kingdom in the year
Correct Answer: C [1228 AD]
199. Who gave the name ‘Mung-dun-Sun-Kham’ to his small kingdom in the Brahmaputra valley?
Correct Answer: C [Sukaphaa]
200. The Ahom historical chronicles are known by the term
Correct Answer: D [Buranji]
201. The introduction of Buranjis in Assam was done by the
Correct Answer: C [Ahoms]
202. Which Ahom ruler first introduced the written Buranji in Assam?
Correct Answer: C [Sukaphaa]
203. In which language were the earliest Buranjis compiled?
Correct Answer: B [Ahom]
204. The literal meaning of the word ‘Buranji’ is
Correct Answer: C [A store that teaches the ignorant]
205. The Buranjis of the Ahoms were written on the bark of
Correct Answer: A [Sanchi tree or aloe wood]
206. The Ahom kings were addressed by the title
Correct Answer: B [Swargadeo]
207. The Kings of Ahom dynasty claimed their divine origin from the
Correct Answer: B [Lord Indra]
208. The Chief Queen of the Ahom king was given the title
Correct Answer: B [Bor Kuwori]
209. In which year did Sukaphaa establish the Ahom capital at Charaideo?
Correct Answer: D [1253]
210. Which was the first capital of the Ahom Kingdom in Assam?
Correct Answer: B [Charaideo]
211. Who is the king of Moran when Sukaphaa’s arrival in Assam?
Correct Answer: D [Badausa]
212. The high offices of Buragohain and Borgohain existed since the reign of
Correct Answer: D [Sukaphaa]
213. In which year did Sukaphaa pass away?
Correct Answer: D [1268 AD]
214. As per Ahom belief, Sukaphaa traced his descent from the god
Correct Answer: D [Khunlung]
215. The Ahoms divided themselves into rulers and the ruled formally during the reign of
Correct Answer: D [Subinphaa]
216. The Satghariya Ahom (the Seven Houses of aristocracy) were delineated by
Correct Answer: D [Subinphaa]
217. Which of the following is correct about Subinphaa’s Satghariya Ahom division?
Correct Answer: D [All 1, 2, 3, and 4 are correct]
218. The first Ahom king who fought against the powerful Kamata kingdom was
Correct Answer: A [Sukhaangphaa]
219. The royal position of Charing Raja was introduced by
Correct Answer: D [Sukhaangphaa]
220. During the Ahom rule, the heir apparent to the throne was known as
Correct Answer: D [Charing Raja]
221. Who started the Kamata Kingdom as its first ruler?
Correct Answer: B [Sandhya (1250–1270)]
222. Which Kamata king first used the title ‘Kamateshwar’?
Correct Answer: A [Sandhya]
223. During whose rule did Muhammad bin Tughlaq attack the Kamata Kingdom?
Correct Answer: C [Durlabh Narayan]
224. The famous poet Hema Saraswati was a court poet of which king?
Correct Answer: A [Durlabh Narayan]
225. Both Hema Saraswati and Harihar Bipra enjoyed the patronage of?
Correct Answer: D [Durlabh Narayan]
226. What was common among Hema Saraswati, Harihar Bipra, and Kaviratna Saraswati?
Correct Answer: A [They were Kamrupi Poets]
227. The famous Kamrupi poet of the 16th century, Chandraharati, lived at:
Correct Answer: D [North Guwahati]
228. The Kamata kingdom was attacked by Sikandar Shah in the year:
Correct Answer: C [1362]
229. During whose reign did Sikandar Shah attack the Kamata kingdom?
Correct Answer: B [Indranarayan]
230. Jongal Bolohu was the son of which king?
Correct Answer: C [Arimatta]
231. After the death of Sutuphaa, who carried on the Ahom administration for four years?
Correct Answer: B [Burhagohain and Borgohain]
232. Who became the next Ahom king after Borgohain and Burhagohain ruled from 1376–1380 AD?
Correct Answer: C [Tyao Khamti]
233. What name was given to the burial mounds of Ahom kings?
Correct Answer: B [Moi-dam]
234. The structure of the Maidams is similar to:
Correct Answer: B [Pyramids]
235. In which century did the famous traveller Ibn Batuta come to Assam?
Correct Answer: C [Fourteenth century]
236. Which Ahom king was known by the title “Bamuni Konwar”?
Correct Answer: B [Sudangphaa]
237. Why was Sudangphaa called “Bamuni Raja”?
Correct Answer: A [He was raised in a Brahmin household]
238. Who made the capital at Charguya near the Dihing River?
Correct Answer: B [Sudangphaa]
239. What was the name of the traditional coronation ceremony of the Tai-Ahom kings?
Correct Answer: B [Singarigharutha]
240. Which Ahom ruler started the practice of the Singarigharutha ceremony?
Correct Answer: C [Sudangphaa]
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