Assam, a land of vibrant culture and historical significance, has witnessed the rise and fall of several powerful kingdoms, including the ancient Kamarupa and the mighty Ahom dynasty. From resisting Mughal invasions to being annexed by the British after the Treaty of Yandabo in 1826, Assam’s history is rich with events that shaped its unique identity.
This section contains Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) designed to test and enhance your knowledge of Assam’s historical background — including its rulers, battles, dynasties, and major events. These questions are especially useful for students and aspirants preparing for competitive exams like APSC, TET, and other state-level tests.
Here are 50 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Assam History, covering ancient times, the Ahom period, and modern milestones. These questions are beneficial for competitive exams like APSC, ADRE, and Assam Government tests.
Section 1: Ancient Assam & Early Dynasties
- Who founded the Ahom Kingdom in Assam?
- A) Sukaphaa
- B) Biswa Singha
- C) Salasthamba
- D) Bhaskar Varman
- Answer: A) Sukaphaa
- Which dynasty ruled Assam before the rise of the Ahoms?
- A) Varman Dynasty
- B) Pala Dynasty
- C) Koch Dynasty
- D) Salastambha Dynasty
- Answer: D) Salastambha Dynasty
- Which ruler is noted for his contribution to Assam’s ancient literature and inscriptions?
- A) Bhaskar Varman
- B) Harjjar Varman
- C) Pushya Varman
- D) Ratna Pala
- Answer: A) Bhaskar Varman
- The Kachari Kingdom was established by which ruler?
- A) Nirbhay Narayan
- B) Gopichandranarayan
- C) Raja Gobind Chandra
- D) Biswa Singha
- Answer: B) Gopichandranarayan
- Which event marked the first significant Muslim invasion of Assam?
- A) The invasion led by Tughril Khan
- B) The campaign of Muhammad bin Bakhtyar Khalji
- C) The expedition of Ikhtiyaruddin Yuzbak
- D) The raid by Turbaq Khan
- Answer: B) The campaign of Muhammad bin Bakhtyar Khalji
- Which ancient dynasty of Kamrupa was founded by Brahma Pala?
- A) Varman Dynasty
- B) Pala Dynasty
- C) Koch Dynasty
- D) Salastambha Dynasty
- Answer: B) Pala Dynasty
- Who was the last ruler of the Pala Dynasty in Kamrupa?
- A) Brahma Pala
- B) Jaya Pala
- C) Ratna Pala
- D) Harsha Pala
- Answer: B) Jaya Pala
- Which term refers to the burial mounds of Ahom kings and nobles?
- A) Kabar
- B) Moidam
- C) Smashan
- D) Tombs
- Answer: B) Moidam
- Who was known as ‘Dihingia Raja’ for shifting the Ahom capital near the Dihing River?
- A) Rudra Singha
- B) Suhungmung
- C) Gadadhar Singha
- D) Siva Singha
- Answer: B) Suhungmung
- Which ruler of Assam is famous for the introduction of the Buranji literature?
- A) The Ahoms
- B) The Kochs
- C) The Kacharis
- D) The Palas
- Answer: A) The Ahoms
- Which early event in Assam’s history is commemorated for its role in establishing cultural identity?
- A) The signing of the Assam Accord
- B) The first peasant uprising – Phulaguri Dhawa
- C) The establishment of the Ahom Kingdom
- D) The invasion by Bakhtiyar Khalji
- Answer: B) The first peasant uprising – Phulaguri Dhawa
- Who established the Mlechchha Dynasty in Assam?
- A) Salasthamba
- B) Bhaskar Varman
- C) Sukaphaa
- D) Nara Narayan
- Answer: A) Salasthamba
Section 2: The Ahom Dynasty
- Which Ahom king introduced systematic land revenue surveys?
- A) Gadadhar Singha
- B) Siva Singha
- C) Rudra Singha
- D) Suhungmung
- Answer: A) Gadadhar Singha
- Who built the Umananda Temple on the Brahmaputra River?
- A) Suhungmung
- B) Gadadhar Singha
- C) Rudra Singha
- D) Siva Singha
- Answer: B) Gadadhar Singha
- Which Ahom king was known as “Lora Raja” due to his youthful ascension?
- A) Sulikphaa
- B) Rudra Singha
- C) Siva Singha
- D) Pramatta Singha
- Answer: A) Sulikphaa
- Which king shifted the capital to Bokota?
- A) Rudra Singha
- B) Suhungmung
- C) Gadadhar Singha
- D) Siva Singha
- Answer: B) Suhungmung
- Which Ahom king shifted the capital to Barkola?
- A) Rudra Singha
- B) Gadadhar Singha
- C) Suhungmung
- D) Siva Singha
- Answer: B) Gadadhar Singha
- Who established Jorhat as the capital during the later Ahom period?
- A) Gaurinath Singha
- B) Rudra Singha
- C) Siva Singha
- D) Suhungmung
- Answer: A) Gaurinath Singha
- Which king introduced the first population census in Assam?
- A) Suhungmung
- B) Rudra Singha
- C) Gadadhar Singha
- D) Siva Singha
- Answer: A) Suhungmung
- Which battle remains a symbol of Ahom valor against the Mughals?
- A) Battle of Itakhuli
- B) Battle of Bharali
- C) Battle of Saraighat
- D) Battle of Jogighopa
- Answer: C) Battle of Saraighat
- Who led the Ahom forces at the Battle of Saraighat?
- A) Momai Tamuli Borbarua
- B) Lachit Borphukan
- C) Pramatta Singha
- D) Gaurinath Singha
- Answer: B) Lachit Borphukan
- Which Ahom king is best known for promoting arts, architecture, and cultural development during his reign?
- A) Siva Singha
- B) Rudra Singha
- C) Gadadhar Singha
- D) Suhungmung
- Answer: B) Rudra Singha
- Which Ahom king is credited with constructing the Rang Ghar?
- A) Rudra Singha
- B) Pramatta Singha
- C) Siva Singha
- D) Rajeswar Singha
- Answer: B) Pramatta Singha
- Which Ahom official was responsible for military administration?
- A) Borgohain
- B) Borbarua
- C) Borphukan
- D) Barpatra Gohain
- Answer: B) Borbarua
- What is a “Buranji”?
- A) A tax document
- B) A religious text
- C) A historical chronicle
- D) A revenue map
- Answer: C) A historical chronicle
- What title was given to the Ahom Prime Minister?
- A) Barpatra Gohain
- B) Senapati
- C) Burhagohain
- D) Gohain Kamal
- Answer: C) Burhagohain
- Which Ahom ruler is credited with starting Hindu rituals in court?
- A) Rudra Singha
- B) Gadadhar Singha
- C) Suhungmung
- D) Pramatta Singha
- Answer: B) Gadadhar Singha
- Who was the last Ahom ruler before the British annexed Assam?
- A) Chandrakanta Singha
- B) Purandar Singha
- C) Jogeswar Singha
- D) Gaurinath Singha
- Answer: A) Chandrakanta Singha
🏛️ Section 3: Colonial Assam & Freedom Struggle
- Which treaty ended the First Anglo-Burmese War and brought Assam under British rule?
- A) Treaty of Yandabo
- B) Treaty of Sugauli
- C) Treaty of Rangpur
- D) Treaty of Assam
- Answer: A) Treaty of Yandabo
- In which year was the Treaty of Yandabo signed?
- A) 1819
- B) 1822
- C) 1826
- D) 1830
- Answer: C) 1826
- Who was the first Assamese tea planter and martyr of 1857?
- A) Tarun Ram Phukan
- B) Maniram Dewan
- C) Gopinath Bordoloi
- D) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
- Answer: B) Maniram Dewan
- What was the capital of Assam during British rule initially?
- A) Sibsagar
- B) Gauhati
- C) Shillong
- D) Tezpur
- Answer: C) Shillong
- Who was the first Chief Minister of independent Assam?
- A) Bishnuram Medhi
- B) Gopinath Bordoloi
- C) Tarun Gogoi
- D) Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
- Answer: B) Gopinath Bordoloi
- Which uprising took place in Assam in 1861 against British taxation?
- A) Darrang Revolt
- B) Phulaguri Dhawa
- C) Patharughat Uprising
- D) Moamoria Rebellion
- Answer: C) Patharughat Uprising
- Who led the Phulaguri Dhawa peasant protest in 1861?
- A) Gopinath Bordoloi
- B) Maniram Dewan
- C) Unknown peasants
- D) Tarun Ram Phukan
- Answer: C) Unknown peasants
- Who founded the Assam Association in 1903?
- A) Gopinath Bordoloi
- B) Manik Chandra Baruah
- C) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
- D) Tarun Ram Phukan
- Answer: B) Manik Chandra Baruah
- The Assam Provincial Congress Committee was formed in which year?
- A) 1920
- B) 1925
- C) 1930
- D) 1937
- Answer: A) 1920
- When did the Assam Movement against illegal immigration start?
- A) 1965
- B) 1979
- C) 1985
- D) 1990
- Answer: B) 1979
- What was the major outcome of the Assam Movement?
- A) The creation of Meghalaya
- B) Assam Accord (1985)
- C) NRC process
- D) Inclusion of Bodo language
- Answer: B) Assam Accord (1985)
- The ‘Line System’ introduced by the British in Assam aimed to…
- A) Define state borders
- B) Displace locals
- C) Protect indigenous land rights
- D) Ban immigration
- Answer: C) Protect indigenous land rights
🧾 Section 4: Modern Assam and Cultural Heritage
- Who is regarded as the father of modern Assamese literature?
- A) Bhattadev
- B) Hemchandra Barua
- C) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
- D) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
- Answer: C) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
- Who composed Assam’s state anthem “O Mur Apunar Desh”?
- A) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
- B) Bhupen Hazarika
- C) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
- D) Bishnu Prasad Rabha
- Answer: A) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
- Which cultural icon of Assam was known as the “Bard of Brahmaputra”?
- A) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
- B) Bhupen Hazarika
- C) Bishnu Prasad Rabha
- D) Nabakanta Barua
- Answer: B) Bhupen Hazarika
- Which Assamese freedom fighter established the first Assamese drama society?
- A) Hemchandra Goswami
- B) Phani Sarma
- C) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
- D) Bishnu Prasad Rabha
- Answer: C) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
- Which rebellion weakened the Ahom kingdom in its later years?
- A) Moamoria Rebellion
- B) Phulaguri Dhawa
- C) Patharughat Uprising
- D) Kuki Rebellion
- Answer: A) Moamoria Rebellion
- The Sati system was abolished in Assam in which year?
- A) 1829
- B) 1845
- C) 1860
- D) 1885
- Answer: A) 1829
- In which district is the ancient Madan Kamdev temple located?
- A) Barpeta
- B) Nagaon
- C) Kamrup
- D) Tezpur
- Answer: C) Kamrup
- Who was the first Assamese to join the Indian Civil Service (ICS)?
- A) Ananda Ram Baruah
- B) Hemchandra Goswami
- C) Maniram Dewan
- D) Gopinath Bordoloi
- Answer: A) Ananda Ram Baruah
- Which famous social reformer translated the Ramayana into Assamese?
- A) Sankardeva
- B) Madhavdeva
- C) Ananta Kandali
- D) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
- Answer: C) Ananta Kandali
- Which Assamese saint-philosopher is known for Neo-Vaishnavism?
- A) Aniruddhadev
- B) Damodardeva
- C) Sankardeva
- D) Madhavdeva
- Answer: C) Sankardeva
✅ Conclusion
This set of 50 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Assam History has been carefully compiled to help learners and aspirants strengthen their understanding of the region’s rich historical legacy. From ancient dynasties and the glorious Ahom rule to colonial encounters and the freedom struggle, these questions cover all the key events and personalities that have shaped Assam’s journey over the centuries.
Regular practice of such questions not only aids in exam preparation but also deepens appreciation for Assam’s cultural and historical significance in the Indian subcontinent. Keep revising, stay curious, and continue exploring the vibrant past of Assam!
