2019
(December)
HISTORY
(Generic Effective)
Paper: GE-1
(History of Assam : 1228-1826)
Full Marks: 80
Pass Marks: 32
Time: 3 hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
1. Answer the following questions in one word or in one sentence: 1x8=8
a) Who was the first Ahom king to perform the singari-ghar-utha utsav?
b) Why was Suhungmung known as the Dihingia Raja?
c) Which Ahom king was known as ‘Buddhi Swarganarayana’?
d) Who was the Barphukan who surrendered Gauhati to the Mughals in March, 1679 AD?
e) Who built the Hayagriva Madhava Temple at Hajo?
f) Who wrote Darrang Raj Vamsavali?
g) Who founded the Mayamora Satra?
h) What is the name of the Manipuri Princess married by King Rajeswar Singha?
2. Write short notes on any three of the following: 4x3=12
a) Mulagabharu.
b) Battle of Itakhuli.
c) Charaideo.
d) The Katha Guru Charit.
e) Shihabuddin Talish’s note on the women of Assam.
3. Discuss briefly the major sources for the study of the history of medieval Assam. 12
Or
Who established the Ahom Kingdom in Assam? What policy did he adopt in establishing the Kingdom and how far was he successful? 1+6+5=12
4. Describe briefly Suhungmung’s expeditions of the Chutia and the Kachari Kingdoms. Mention its consequences. 8+4=12
Or
Who was Momai Tamuli Barbaruah? Discuss his achievements as an administrator. 1+11=12
5. Discuss the causes and consequences of Mir Jumla’s invasion of Assam. 6+6=12
Or
Describe the causes and consequences of the Battle of Saraighat. 6+6=12
6. “Rudra Singha was the greatest ruler of Ahoms.” Justify the statement. 12
Or
Give a brief account of the reign of Rajeswar Singha. 12
7. Discuss the policy adopted by the Ahom Kings towards the neighbouring hill tribes. 12
Or
Write a brief account of the class and caste structure of Assam during the Ahom rule. 12
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