Prepare effectively for Assam government competitive exams like APSC, ADRE, TET, B.Ed , and various other recruitment tests with the Top 100 Assam History MCQs. This comprehensive collection covers Assam’s history all updated and curated to boost your exam success
1. Which Mughal commander fought against Lachit Borphukan in the Battle of Saraighat?
Answer: B) Raja Ram Singh I
Explanation: Sent by Aurangzeb in 1667 to capture Assam; defeated at Saraighat in 1671.
2. Who was the founder of the Koch dynasty?
Answer: C) Biswa Singha
Explanation: Established Koch rule in early 16th century.
3. The “Buranjis” are?
Answer: A) Ahom historical chronicles
Explanation: Written records in the Tai-Ahom language, later in Assamese.
4. Who introduced the Paik system in Assam?
Answer: A) Sukapha
Explanation: Labour and military service system of the Ahom kingdom.
5. Which Ahom ruler adopted the Hindu name Swargadeo Rudra Singha?
Answer: A) Sukhrungphaa
Explanation: Popularly known as Rudra Singha; one of the greatest Ahom rulers.
6. Who founded the “Assam Sangrakshini Sabha” in 1937?
Answer: A) Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
Explanation: Organization aimed to protect Assamese identity and culture.
7. Which king shifted the Ahom capital to Rangpur?
Answer: A) Rudra Singha
Explanation: Did so in 1707, making it a cultural hub.
8. Who is known as the “Father of the Assamese novel”?
Answer: A) Rajanikanta Bordoloi
Explanation: His work Miri Jiyori (1894) is considered the first Assamese novel.
9. The Ahoms originally came from which present-day country?
Answer: C) China (Yunnan province)
Explanation: Migrated from Mong Mao region under Sukapha.
10. Who led the Kachari resistance against the British in 1850s?
Answer: A) Sambhudhan Phonglo
Explanation: Rebel leader of North Cachar Hills.
